Crepes Normandes

• 250 g flour
• 2 eggs
• 50 cl milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons calvados (optional)
• Butter for cooking

Preparing the dough :

1. In a large bowl, sift the flour and make a well in the center.
2. Add the eggs, sugar, salt and melted butter to the well.
3. Start incorporating the ingredients from the center outwards, gradually pouring in the milk.
4. Add the calvados (if using) and stir until smooth.
5. Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes.

Pancake cooking :

• In a hot pancake pan, add a small amount of butter to grease the pan.
• Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan, turning quickly to distribute the batter evenly.
• Cook each side of the crêpe for about 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.

Service:

Top the crêpes normandes with your favorite filling.

Traditionally, they can be dusted with sugar, drizzled with cider or calvados, and folded into quarters for serving.

Traditional trims :

Caramelized apples: Sauté apple slices in butter and sugar until tender and caramelized.

Crème fraîche: Add a dollop of crème fraîche to your crêpes for a creamy delight.

Jam: garnish with your favourite flavour, spread or milk jam. 

These crêpes from Normandy, deliciously flavored with calvados, are a real delicacy. Serve them hot and enjoy them as a snack or a convivial dessert.