Description
Crispy Spanish crepes showcase Barcelona’s culinary magic with delicate layers of flavor. Rich fillings and traditional techniques create a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups + 2 tbsps (500 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1.75 cups (200 g) sifted flour
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 0.25 tsp salt
- Zest from 0.5 a lemon (or another citrus fruit)
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Whip eggs and sugar until pale and frothy, creating a light, airy foundation for the crepes. Incorporate milk, salt, and lemon zest, blending thoroughly to develop nuanced citrus notes.
- Flour Integration: Gradually sift flour into the liquid mixture, stirring consistently to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, uniform consistency. Allow the batter to rest for 30-60 minutes, enabling flour absorption and gluten relaxation.
- Batter Refinement: Strain the rested batter through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate any remaining clumps, ensuring a perfectly smooth texture.
- Skillet Preparation: Lightly coat a non-stick pan with olive oil using a paper towel, creating a thin, even surface. Heat the skillet over medium temperature.
- Crepe Cooking: Pour a thin layer of batter, quickly rotating the pan to distribute evenly. Cook until edges turn golden and crisp (45-60 seconds), then delicately flip and finish the reverse side for 15-20 seconds.
- Serving: Transfer each crepe to a plate, sprinkling a light layer of sugar between layers as they stack, creating a delicate, sweet Spanish-style presentation.
Notes
- Master Batter Consistency: Whisk eggs and sugar thoroughly to create a light, airy base that ensures crepes are delicate and smooth.
- Resting Magic: Let batter sit for 30-60 minutes to allow flour to absorb liquid and gluten to relax, resulting in tender, perfectly textured crepes.
- Strain for Smoothness: Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove any potential lumps, guaranteeing a silky-smooth batter that creates flawless crepes.
- Pan Temperature Precision: Maintain medium heat and use a thin layer of olive oil to achieve golden, crisp edges without burning the delicate crepe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1.8 g
- Sodium: 0.28 g
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.5 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg