National Crepe Day: Friday 2nd February.

Today is National Crepe Day. A nod to our friends over the water in France where the crepe originated from.

What is your favourite topping to have on your crepe? Something sweet like fruit and cream or are you more savoury like cheese and beans (yes l have seen this consumed).

Crepes are commonly served in the UK as a breakfast treat however they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or tea and served as sweet or savoury.

A simple recipe of flour, eggs and milk and you are in for a tasty treat.

So why not click on the link below in the comments and  follow the recipe to whip up some pancakes to enjoy today. O la la.

Enjoy!.

Crepes

Ingredients

360ml of Milk

125g of Plain flour - sieved

2 Eggs

1 tbsp of Butter

1 tbsp of Caster sugar

Toppings of choice

Equipment

Whisk

Mixing bowl

Frying pan

Fish slice

Method

1. In the mixing bowl place the flour, eggs and sugar and whisk together until the ingredients are combined.

2. While continuing to whisk slowly pour in the milk and whisk until a batter texture is formed and the mixture is bubbly.

3. Begin to melt the butter in the frying pan on a medium heat, to heat up ready for the first crepe.

4. When the butter has melted pour a thin layer of batter in the frying pan covering the base of the pan.

5. Leave to cook through for 2 minutes before flipping over and cooking the other side. Both sides should be golden.  Place in the oven to keep warm if not being eaten straight away.

6. Place toppings of choice on the top and serve.

7. Enjoy!.