Matcha crepes bring an innovative twist to traditional crepe recipes. With their beautiful green colour and distinct taste of matcha green tea, they are as appealing to the eye as they are to the taste buds. This item will guide you step by step through this original recipe, which is ideal for a delicious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients needed for matcha crepes
To realise about 15 matcha crepes, here are the ingredients you will need:
- 250 g flour
- 3 eggs
- 500 ml of milk (cow's, almond, or soy)
- 50 g butter + a few nuts for cooking
- 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of matcha tea
Preparing the matcha crepe batter
To begin, realise the pancake batter as you normally would:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Add the eggs and mix until you obtain a smooth consistency.
- Pour in the milk gradually while continuing to mix to avoid lumps.
- Melt the butter and stir it into the dough with the powdered sugar.
Add the matcha and cook the pancakes.
Once your pancake batter is ready, it's time to add the unique touch of matcha:
- Separate the dough into two different bowls.
- In one of the bowls, add the matcha tea and mix well until there are no lumps.
For cooking:
- Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat.
- Pour your pasta in small quantities, either separately or by realising creative patterns if you wish.
- Cook each pancake for about 2 minutes on each side.
Suggestions for toppings to accompany your matcha crepes
Your crepes are ready, but now it's time to indulge! Here are some ideas for toppings to enhance your matcha crepes:
- Maple syrup
- Fruit jam
- Honey
- Palm oil-free spread
- Cashew nuts, crushed
- Apple sauce
Tips and variants for customizing your crepes
You can also adapt this recipe to suit your dietary preferences or get creative:
- Gluten-free: Use rice flour instead of wheat flour.
- Lactose-free: Replace cow's milk with almond milk or soy milk.
- For extra flavour, add a teaspoon of vanilla or some grated orange zest to the batter.
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With these tips and tricks, you're ready to impress your loved ones with matcha crepes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Bon appétit!
