South African Crepes

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 3
Savory and Sweet South African Crepes recipe for breakfast or dessert
in Breakfast/Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs , separated
1/2 cup oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice , and
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
cinnamon-sugar mixture

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
250
Sugar
6g
Fat
15g
South African Crepes, also known as 'pancakes' in South Africa, are a staple in many households and restaurants. They are typically eaten for breakfast, but can also be served as a dessert. This versatile dish can be enjoyed with a variety of fillings including cheese, mushrooms, spinach or caramelized banana with a scoop of ice cream. The crepes are light and fluffy with a slight tang from the lemon juice. They are simple yet delicious, a perfect start to any day or a sweet treat at the end of a meal.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, sift cake flour, salt, and baking soda.
2.In another mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil and milk together until light and frothy.
3.Add the water and lemon juice, then whisk.
4.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until the mixture forms a smooth batter.
5.In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
6.Use a spatula to fold in the beaten egg whites, adding a dash of lemon juice, into the batter.
7.Heat a crepe pan on medium heat, use a ladle to pour the batter into the pan and spread it out by rotating the crepe pan.
8.After 1-2 minutes, when the edges start to curl up and the crepe bottom is golden, flip the crepe over and cook the other side until golden brown.
9.Repeat until you've used up all the batter.
10.Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the crepe and fold it in half or quarters.

PROS

South African Crepes can be enjoyed as a sweet dessert or savory breakfast dish.

They are quick to make and can be customized with different fillings and toppings.

The batter can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for several days, making breakfast preparation more efficient.

CONS

The crepes can be delicate and may tear easily, especially when flipping them over.

If not cooked properly, they can be chewy or tough, which is unappetizing.

Other crepe variations may be more flavorful or innovative than this traditional recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The South African Crepes contain ingredients that are beneficial to one’s health.
Baking soda reduces the acid levels of the body, aiding digestion.
Egg yolk is high in protein and vitamin D, while egg white contains fewer calories and fat.
Lemon juice adds vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

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