Recipe

Ingredients

• 45g Butter
• 60g Flour
• 3 Tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 125ml Milk
• 2 large Eggs

Fillings (optional)

• Yogurt
• Berries
• Fruit
• Powdered Sugar
• Jam

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC.
2. Melt the butter and place 30ml in a large frying pan.
3. Let the rest of the butter cool for 10 minutes.
4. Fill all the ingredients in a food processor and blend well.
5. Pour the batter into the frying pan.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are puffed.
7. Choose the filling you like best and enjoy!

Recipe

Ingredients

• 250g Flour
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2l Milk
• 1 pinch Salt
• Oil for the pan

Filling/ Topping

• Jam (filling) (notes)
• Powdered Sugar (dusting)

Instructions

1. Pour all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix well with an electric mixer until there are no clumps left in the batter.
3. Heat the oil in a pan.
4. Pour two solid spoonfuls into the pan and cook on low heat.
5. Wait until the top of the pancake is close to solid before flipping it.
6. When it is finished, place it on a large plate.
7. Spread jam on one side of the pancake.
8. Roll the pancake up from the side with the jam on it.
9. Stack the palatschinken and dust with powdered sugar.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Jam: You can use any jam you like. If you are not a great fan of jam, you can also use other spreads.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 125g Flour
• 2 Eggs
• 250ml Milk
• 50g Butter
• 5g Sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1Tbsp Butter for the pan

Whipped Cream (alternatively, use store-bought whipped cream)

• 250g Heavy Cream
• 20g Powdered Sugar (more or less depending on preference)

Instructions

1. Sift the flour, sugar and salt together into a small bowl.
2. Melt the butter over medium heat, adding in the milk once the butter is melted.
3. Crack the eggs into the milk mixture and use an electric mixer to mix the ingredients.
4. Spoon the flour into the milk bit by bit mixing well to avoid clumps.
5. Keep mixing until the batter is smooth.
6. Melt the tablespoon of butter in a large pan.
7. Pour two solid spoons full or one deep soup ladle full of batter onto the pan.
8. Leave to cook through until the upper side is solid, before flipping the crepe.
9. Put the crepe onto a plate while preparing the whipped cream.
10. Beat the heavy cream on low speed until it is thick before adding in the powdered sugar gradually.
11. The whipped cream should form stiff peaks when you take out the mixer.
12. Fill the cream into a piping bag. You can use a star attachment to give the cream form.
13. Fill the crepes with cream and sprinkle with a bit of powdered sugar.
14. Et voilà!

Variations

Filling: Crepes, like other pancakes, can be enjoyed with an assortment of fillings and toppings. Some more usual than other. Common crepe topping are:

• Lemon and sugar
• Jam
• Nutella
• Fruit
• Whipped cream

And, my personal favorite:

• Dulce de Leche (Caramel sauce) and Cheese

Whatever you choose to put on them, crepes are delicious idea for every breakfast or brunch.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 300g Flour
• 300ml Milk
• 2 Egg
• 6Tbsp Sugar
• 2tsp Vanilla Extract
• pinch Salt
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Mix the salt, sugar and flour.
2. Whisk the eggs into the milk and add the vanilla extract.
3. Use an electric mixer to mix the milk mixture into the flour.
4. Mix well to make sure there are no clumps left.
5. Integrate the chocolate chips into the batter.
6. Melt a bit of butter in a small pan.
7. Pour some of the batter into the centre of the pan and let it fill the pan.
8. Cook on low heat until bubbles form on the top and it is mostly cooked through.
9. Flip the pancake and cook for a few more minutes.
10. Transfer onto a plate.
11. And enjoy with whatever you like best!

Variations

Similar to American pancakes or Crepes, Pfannkuchen can be enjoyed with whatever you like best. From caramel sauce and whipped cream to nutella.

If you want to make savoury Pfannkuchen, you can leave out the chocolate chips or substitute them for bacon.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 150g Flour
• 140ml Milk
• 1tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2tsp Salt
• 2Tbsp Sugar (for a stronger taste, use brown sugar)
• 1large Egg
• 2Tbsp melted Butter

Instructions

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together into a large bowl.
2. Lightly beat the egg in a seperate bowl.
3. Mix the butter, egg and milk into the dry ingredients.
4. Mix well with a whisk or electric mixer until no clumps are left.
5. Pour a bit of sunflower oil into a pan or melt some butter.
6. Use a big spoon to put some batter into the center of the pan. Pour it in the middle so it forms a circle.
7. Let it bake until little bubbles start to appear on the top.
8. Flip the pancake and bake for a few more minutes before tranfering onto a plate.
9. Stack the pancakes and use your favorite topping.

Variations

If you prefer your pancakes to have a more neutral taste use white sugar. You can always add a bit of vanilla extract to boost the flavour.