Everything you need for perfect crêpes
20.12.2024
Translation: machine translated
The mother of all street food stands is the crêpes stand. It's no wonder that we have various appliances for baking the perfect French pancake. A brief overview.
I recently completely messed up several crêpes for a Beef Wellington. I thoroughly failed to flip them and the crêpes either tore or folded up. I talk about my failure in the "Uftischt" podcast from 14:40, with podcast buddy Judith recommending a strange piece of equipment.
The "G3 Ferrari Crêpes Maker G10306" is a coated hotplate with a handle. I dip these into the crêpes batter. The heat ensures that exactly the right amount of batter sticks for the perfect crêpe.
Whether it works? The only review leaves room for doubt ...
The cable is very short, the heating plate is sticky and there is no light to show if the temperature is right, there is only a simple on/off button. When the time comes to flip the crepe over, it's chaos, everything sticks and gets ruined. It's probably the worst product I've bought this year.
Judith or I will test this thing and provide a detailed article. In addition to this crêpes machine, there are various other products in the range related to the keyword.
Crêpes instead of raclette
The "Fun Kitchen" category is a guarantee for all kinds of absurdities. I also found this item there. Six people can prepare their own personalised crêpes. To be honest, this thing disappears into the cellar after one use. Right next to the chocolate fountain and the churros maker.
The turner
Yes, there is a crêpe turner. A kitchen gadget that is made solely for flipping crêpes. Not to be confused with the turner. It's there solely to spread whisked shit.
The professional device
An appliance for crêpes enthusiasts and pancake lovers. The cast iron needs to be baked first, but this crêpes plate guarantees unique temperature stability and therefore perfect results even with continuous use. Incidentally, Billig is the somewhat confusing name of the appliance in German-speaking countries. The Krampouz company produces by hand in France and guarantees a repair service for up to 15 years.
Accessories
As an ambitious amateur chef and wannabe barista, I know that the equation "more accessories = better results" is always true. This also applies to crêpes. A greasing tool is essential, as is a whetstone for the cast iron plate. The portioner is needed anyway, even if there are more attractive alternatives in terms of price.
Early practice makes perfect
Crêpes are a children's favourite. Understandably, there is also children's literature about them, all in French. Crêpes as a cultural asset of the Grande Nation. According to legend, the thin pancake did not originate in France in the 13th century, but in Brittany, which at the time consisted of independent duchies. Strictly speaking, it was therefore a cultural appropriation by the French.
And if you mistype it ...
It happens quickly, the typo. The E becomes an A, the double P is omitted and bang, you have this bag in your cart.
Simon Balissat
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Simon.Balissat@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.
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