How to make the perfect crepe (or French Pancake)

1.To get started, measure out 300ml of fresh cold water

2.Add one sachet of Quick Crepes traditional crepe mix

3.Whisk to a smooth consistancy - don't worry about a few lumps, they'll disperse soon enough when cooking

4.Heat your pan on a medium flame and add a little butter

5.Tile and turn your pan while gently pouring in the mix, to ensure a thin, even layer

6.Cook until the edges become lacy and begin to curl inwards - then flip your crepe over

7.For savoury crepes, now is the time add your egg, cheese or any fillings that require cooking or warming

8.To cook eggs, crack one directly onto your crepe. Pierce with fork and spread over the entire surface of your crepe

9.Add grated cheese of your choice for a cheese based crepe

10.Add the other ingredients to one half of your crepe

11.Finally, season and fold your crepe in half, and serve on a warmed plate

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Buckwheat

Traditional crepes contain buckwheat, which produces a crispier crepe. Introduced from the East several centuries ago, buckwheat was originally called Saracen.

Buckwheat refers to a variety of plants in the Dicot family and despite its name is not related to wheat, and is not even a cereal or grass.

Russia is still the largest grower of buckwheat, followed by China, Ukraine and then France.

The plant grows quickly and is very resilient, making it a very easy crop to grow.