Mastering Crepe Makers for Sweet Rewards

Are you ready for something like sweet burritos? That's kind of what crepes are, and they are easy with today's crepe makers. Actually crepes are not linked to burritos in any way, but the shape and the way they're rolled are similar. They're more like flat pancakes that are not eaten with maple juice or jam, but are spread with them before getting rolled into a tube. They're really easy to make so there is nothing to be afraid of. You're guaranteed to burn the first dozen, but once you got the hang of the process, you'll be flipping them like the professionals.

Most crepe maker machines are simple pans on steroids. They're often electrical so that you don't have to worry about the gas burner. My mom has always been doing them in flat pans, but I could never really wrap my head around the technique, so it was pretty much a straight forward decision to go for dedicated solutions. In case you have a family of 4 or more, you'll make a good use of edgeless crepe makers.

They're easier to work with for the average cook, and are easier to keep clean as well. The biggest problem for beginners is presented by the side of the pan; they can't really flip it because it's inconvenient to keep avoiding the sides. A side-less variation is basically a heated round surface on which you spread the batter on with a spatula. It's the most convenient way of coming around to solving the problem, since there are no edges to slap the half-fried pancake against.

With that issue out of sight you can start with some of the basic recipes without having to worry about even one ruined piece. At first you should work with a kitchen scale for food weight, and later on you'll be able to throw all the ingredients together by the feel, and that's when you can call yourself a seasoned crepe cook.

Crepes are just thin pancakes according to some people, but how wrong they are. These can be folded in two, rolled up in at least three different fashions that I know of, and can be eaten with a fork and knife or with hands. I suggest the latter, it's a bit messier that way, but you don't get the same amount of fun when you use cutlery.

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