Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Mothers Day is coming. I can't wait to have Crepes with either Fried bananas and Maple syrup or with Lemon and powdered sugar


 Crepes are always my choice for a special breakfast.  Justin (my son) would opt for eggs Benedict or home made cinnamon rolls.  Or Jenny (my daughter) would opt for Belgian waffles .  My husband also makes some amazing biscuits and gravy (southern style with sausage).  But for me, these thin pancakes represent my childhood delight.  Bring on the fried bananas ......and I'm a happy camper. I was first introduced to this recipe by one of my Uncles in New Zealand.  And have also had it prepared this way in Argentina.  I think its a relative of Bananas Foster.  My mother used to make really thin pancakes and serve them with fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar.  Both ways are 'heaven' to me.  I'm hoping to have this for my breakfast for Mothers Day soon. 

Crepes Recipe
2 Tbsp melted butter
3/4 c flour
1 c milk
2 eggs
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
generous pinch of salt

Mix all together in a blender and set aside in the fridge, covered for 30 mins so the gluten can relax.


 Meanwhile slice up some bananas, either length wise or in disks.
 In a small pan melt some butter and begin by pouring about 1/3 cup  of batter into the pan and swish around until the pan is coated.  Let cook for about 30 seconds until it no longer looks wet.  Then flip it to the other side and cook for another 30 seconds.  Invert the pan over a plate, to remove the crepe.
Put a little more butter in the pan and melt it around and repeat the process pouring in a little of the batter and make crepes until you run out of batter.



You can serve it with lemon juice and powdered sugar.  That's classic.



Or have it with fried bananas and maple syrup.  Im not sure which is my favorite.  I love it both ways.

 Heat another frying pan with more melted butter and add the bananas.  Cook gently until caramelised.

 I've cut my banana both ways.  Its up to you.

Place the banana inside the crepe in a line.  Then roll up the crepe.
Top with Maple syrup.

Let me know if you like it this way.  I know that nutella filled crepes is another favorite.