Crêpes francesi con salsa al cioccolato

Ingredienti

• 1 cup 5 tbsp all-purpose flour (165g)
• Pinch of salt
• 4 eggs
• 400 ml milk
• 65 ml water
• 25 g unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp sugar (you can omit if you are doing savory crêpes)
• 1 cup powdered milk
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1/4 cup sugar

Preparazione

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   In a big bowl, sift the flour and the salt.

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   Make a well in the middle and add the eggs.

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   Whisk until combined. Add half of the milk and whisk.

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   Then add the remaining milk and run the batter through a sifter to remove any clumps.

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   Add the water and whisk again (you can pour the water over the sifter if you have a lot of clumps left to help it go through).

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   (Optional- if you have time) cover the batter with plastic film and let sit one hour.

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   Just before cooking, melt the butter in a pan and whisk it in the batter.

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   Wipe the same pan with a paper towel and heat on medium hight heat (no need to grease).

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    Pour in some batter just enough to cover the pan and tilt to completely cover it.

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    Cook just until the edges start to brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden.

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    Repeat for the rest of the batter.

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    In a pot, mix the dry ingredients.

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    Add water and cook on medium heat while whisking until they boil.

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    Lower the heat and keep mixing for around 5 minutes or until they start to thicken.

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    Let cool and refrigerate until needed. Enjoy! (Credits go to my sister for this delicious sauce)