crepes

     

A crêpe (pronounce /ˈkreɪp/, French IPA: [kʀɛp]) is a type of very thin, cooked pancake usually made from wheat flour. The word, like the pancake itself, is of French origin, deriving from the Latin crispa, meaning "curled."

Trivia about crepes

  • Sliced apples sauteed in butter are a classic filling for these French pancakes
  • "Like a velvet cape wrapped around a simple dress", these French pancakes will dress up good leftovers
  • You need only 2 or 3 tablespoons of batter to make one of these thin French pancakes