In Latvian “plānās pankūkas” (thin pancakes) but most of the people know it as Crêpe. These are my favorite pancakes. I remember how mom used to bake them… rarely (maybe once a month, or so)! If she baked them every week it won’t be special!
So, this morning I got up at 6am because of Helmī. After she fell asleep I had time to do something quietly or… go to bed. I decided to surprise my little girls with sweet sweet breakfast. So I spent one hour in the kitchen to bake enough thin pancakes for all of us on breakfast. Those who have a big family will know that baking Crêpes on one pan isn’t hard but it’s a slow process. Especially if everyone is up and wait around the table.
So, this morning was different – Crêpes waited on the table. Usually, I make a dough in the blender, but this time I made it as my mom use to do it – old fashioned way – mixed all ingredients in a big bowl using a wooden spoon! I did it, cause everyone was sleeping. Pure love!
Everyone was surprised. Even grumpy Linna had no room for grumpiness this morning!
Linna: “Did you made pancakes!?”
Me: “Yes, Linna!”
Linna: “I wanted big thin ones…” (and started to make a grumpy face…. to weep – she does that a lot!)
Me: “Take a look, Linna!”
Linna with a happy smiley face.
I can share the recipe if you want/need one from Latvia.
Ilze
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I love crepes! Yes, please share the recipe!
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Recipe is shared :).
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I love that you had the time and made them the old-fashioned way with bowl and wooden spoon – and most especially – lots of love! Healing Hugs to all!
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Thank you, Jodi! We had leftover pancakes this morning 😉
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Oh I haven’t had crepes forever! Not since my grandma used to make them.
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That is sad – if you miss them! But maybe there is Crepe mix that is safe for you?!
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I don’t know if there is. I obviously need to get busy in the kitchen!
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One of the simple wonders of the traditional kitchen and there’s something satisfying about beating the batter by hand – in fact I don’t now have an electric beater. I like them with juice from a lemon squeezed on then sprinkled with sugar. Traditional English pancakes are much thicker but I much prefer ‘crêpe’.
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I have smoothie maker and use it for pancake batter too. But other batter I beat by hand… no place for Kitchen Aid in this kitchen…. one day, one day!
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The crepes look so yummy, what a special treat for your family! Hope your little girls are well by now, they are so adorable, love the photo of them drinking tea:)
Kind regards, Carolyn
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Wonderful you had time to make the lovely batch of crepes for your Darling girls! I am sure they went down a treat!
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They sure did!
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ooo, they look so yummy!!!
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Thank you, they were… indeed!
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