Advanced Beer Flour Crepes

 Advanced Beer Flour Crepes, or flatbread, have more in common with a thin pancake. Although not flatbread compared to a tortilla, Paratha, or Naan.

 

 How to make:

 

1 part flour + 1 part beer + 1 part milk.

 

Example: 1 1 /8 cups of white flour (1 cup and two tbsp or 141 grams)

1 cup or 8 ounces (236.5 ml) of regular milk (note: 2% will work, but not as well as whole).

1 cup or 8 ounces (236.5 ml) of regular beer. 

(A heavy or stout beer will change the flavor a bit. If you use the above, you should do a few practice runs.)

Flour—all-purpose wheat flour is the best, but whole wheat will work, too, and buckwheat is traditional.

1 / 4 tsp baking soda (1.25 gr.)

3 large eggs (2 eggs will work)

2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup or 28.4 g) of melted butter or cooking oil

1 / 3 tsp or (1.9 grams) Salt. 

1 tablespoon Sugar (12.5 gr.) (note: some people cut that in half depending on what is going into the crepes. See note below)).

 

In a large/medium mixing bowl, beat eggs slightly, slowly add all remaining ingredients, and beat until smooth.

Set aside and let stand for at least 10 minutes 30 is better. Let it rest in the refrigerator.

(Pro tip: a whisk is ideal as a fork is too awkward.  IMHO))

 

 

Now, while the batter is resting.

Butter a crepe or medium nonstick pan and set the burner to medium heat. (if you want, a cooking spray will work.)  

Take a third cup (1/3) of batter and pour so that the bottom of the pan is covered; you should be able to swirl it.

The ideal pan has sloping sides (slanted sides); while not necessary, it is handy.

 

 

Cook until the underside of the crepe is golden brown and the edges of the crepe curl up. It takes about 2 to 3 minutes.

Then, flip the crepe and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 40 seconds to 1 minute or so.

 

  Re-butter/ spray and repeat the process until done.

 

 Remove the crepe from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter. Lightly coat the pan with cooking spray in between each crepe.  (Practice makes perfect)

 

   Keep the crepes covered so to prevent them from drying. Also, place a layer of waxed paper or plastic between each crepe. This will prevent the crepes from sticking together and getting soggy.

 

 

 Finally, fill or top the crepe with your favorite filling or topping, and enjoy!

 

(Practice makes perfect)

 

 

 

Crepe Storage:

 

 Crepe storage: Stack cooled crepes between layers of wax paper or paper towels; place inside a heavy-duty resealable bag and refrigerate for up to four days or freeze for up to 90 days.

(don’t forget to date the bag; wax paper between crepes keeps the entire bag from turning into a frozen crepe rock.)

 

 

 

Reheating Crepes:

Place frozen crepes to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Reheat in the microwave on HIGH for 10-15 seconds. Flip the crepe over and microwave for another 10-15 seconds or so.

 

 

 Add 1 tbsp or 12.5 grams of granulated sugar if you plan on sweet fillings.

Add Vanilla (1 teaspoon or 4.92 ml.) and cinnamon to the batter (to taste), as the sugar gives you options.  That said, if you just stuff it with eggs and bacon (for example), taste-wise, the sugar works against you. (IMHO)

 

 

 

(Experiment and practice so that when your friends see you cook, you look like a pro.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to the internet, for nutrition information.

 

(Note: there are a lot of could “be” issues. It all depends on flour and oil types used and any additional ingredients.)

 

 Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

 

80 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Crepe

 

Calories

    80

Calories from Fat

    28

Total Fat

    2 1/2g

    4%

Saturated Fat

    1 1/2g

    6%

Sodium

    30mg

    1%

Cholesterol

    42mg

    13%

Potassium

    44mg

    1%

Total Carbohydrate

    8g

    2%Dietary Fiber

    0g

    0%

 

Sugars   (if no sugar is added)

    1g

 

Protein

    3g

 

% Daily Value*:

Calcium

    2%

Vitamin A

    2%

Vitamin C

    0%

   Iron

       0.5%

 

 

 

That said, please review the Nutrition Disclaimer; there are too many variables to give an accurate list of the nutritional value of anything. You should read the package to better understand what is in your food. Again, see the Nutrition Disclaimer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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