- Why does it tear?
- Batter too runny (add flour), stuck (too little oil / cold pan), or didn't rest enough.
- First one always fails.
- It's a law. Pan needs to reach temp and oil coat pores.
Honey and Cinnamon Crêpes
The secret of Hungarian pancakes, differentiating them from thicker American kin, is soda water. Bubbles lighten the batter, allowing paper-thin frying. Honey and cinnamon filling is the simplest, most warming choice, evoking childhood.
Ingredients
150
g
Plain flour
300
ml
Milk
100
ml
Soda water (or sparkling water)
2
pcs
Eggs
1
pinch
Salt
20
ml
Oil (in batter) + for frying
50
g
Honey (serving)
1
tsp
Ground cinnamon (serving)
Shopping List (0)
Equipment Needed
- Crêpe pan
- Ladle
- Hand whisk
- Silicone brush
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Whisk eggs with salt, sugar (if using), and half the milk.
Tip: Easier to remove lumps with less liquid initially.
2
✓
Add flour, mix to thick smooth paste. Dilute with remaining milk and soda water. Stir in oil.
Tip: Oil in batter helps prevent sticking.
3
✓
Rest batter at least 15 mins.
Tip: Critical! Flour hydrates, making dough elastic.
4
✓
Heat pan. Brush thinly with oil.
Tip: Pan ready when water drops dance.
5
✓
Ladle batter, swirl to coat thinly. Fry until edges brown and release, then flip.
Tip: Other side takes only 30s.
6
✓
Spread with honey, sprinkle cinnamon, roll up.
Tip: Serve fresh and warm.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 150 g Plain flour
- 300 ml Milk
- 100 ml Soda water (or sparkling water)
- 2 pcs Eggs
- 1 pinch Salt
- 20 ml Oil (in batter) + for frying
- 50 g Honey (serving)
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (serving)