
A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). spread with jelly, roll up, dust with powdered sugar and serve hot
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Beat together until smooth six eggs and a pint sifted flour
melt one ounce of butter and add to the batter, with one ounce of sugar and a cup of milk
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beat until smooth
put a tablespoonful at a time into a frying pan slightly greased, spreading the batter evenly over the surface by tipping the pan about
fry to a light brown
spread with jelly, roll up, dust with powdered sugar and serve hot
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Beating eggs and flour together first creates a smooth gluten network that provides structure while remaining tender. Adding melted butter after initial mixing coats the developed gluten strands, preventing the crepes from becoming tough. The thin batter and high egg-to-flour ratio ensures delicate, pliable pancakes that can be rolled without cracking. Tipping the pan distributes batter in an even, thin layer that cooks quickly and develops light browning through the Maillard reaction.
The batter can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Whisk well before using, as ingredients may separate. Cooked crepes can be stacked between sheets of parchment paper, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before filling and reheating.
Store unfilled cooked crepes stacked between parchment paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a dry skillet over low heat for 30 seconds per side. Filled crepes are best served immediately but can be held in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes. Do not refrigerate after filling, as they will become soggy.
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The batter can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Whisk well before using, as ingredients may separate. Cooked crepes can be stacked between sheets of parchment paper, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before filling and reheating.
Store unfilled cooked crepes stacked between parchment paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a dry skillet over low heat for 30 seconds per side. Filled crepes are best served immediately but can be held in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes. Do not refrigerate after filling, as they will become soggy.