Crepes or French Pancakes

I think I should have posted this recipe two days ago, when people celebrated National Crepe Day. Yeah, that means French people eating these. And I think I know why they created such a day: these thin, french pancakes are something I grew up eating.

My mom used to make Crepes a couple of times during a month because I liked them so much. And as a kid who loves sweets, I was extremely excited when I saw she was taking out our ancient Crepe pan. I jumped like a stupid frog while she was preparing my favourite dessert at that time. 

The jam was all over my face and hands, as well as on the white table cloth. I can`t describe the reactions of my mother when she saw me.

We used to make them with mineral water and avoid milk. Not because milk was quite expensive at that time and I was drinking it anyway before my mom could use it at cooking, but mineral water makes them fluffy, light and tender. Plain water might work as well. However, I feel like whipping up a batch right now, although I made my own birthday cake and a huge batch of brownies is baking.

Sweeten up your mood with these! They are so easy to make and besides, St. Valentine`s here (almost), share them with your dearest person. 

Whatever...they brought back sooo many memories from my childhood. I can`t believe I just turned sixteen. 

Ingredients for 10 Crepes:

1 cup all purpose flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

2 eggs

1 cup mineral water (or enough to make a runny,thin pancake batter)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp lemon zest

1/4 tsp salt

2 Tablespoons sugar

oil or butter for greasing the pan

1. Start by preheating your Crepe pan/regular pan on medium-low heat.

2. In a big bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda and sugar. Dump the eggs in (you could beat them before, if you like) and mix constantly while pouring the mineral water. Batter will be runny and thin, like heavy cream or a bit thinner.

3. Pour about 1/4 of a cup of batter in the greased, hot pan and immediately swirl it around so the bottom is coated in the Crepe batter. 

Let it cook until you see the edges will start looking a bit dry. Take a spatula and check: if you can lift it with easily than flip it on the other side. If the batter still clings to the pan and looks a bit wet, than leave it about half a minute to a minute.

4. Put them on a platter and fill them with Nutella, jam or cream cheese. Fruits go well with them. Enjoy! :D