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Judah's Pancakes
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Judah's Pancakes

This kid friendly recipe should cover all the kiddy cravings. The crepe batter is not sweet so, these little pancakes can be stuffed with savory items as well. Cheers to my little man Judah for his thoughtful present! And, a tasty, fun afternoon being together in the kitchen!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 crepes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 each large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar optional
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 quart strawberries cleaned and quartered
  • 3 each ripe bananas cut on the bias
  • 1 jar Nutella as desired
  • 1 can whipped cream
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Chef knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Small saute pan
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and eggs. Gradually add in milk and water to combine.
    Whisking Flour and Eggs
  2. If using sugar, add to mixture and mix well.
  3. Add the salt and butter and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla extract now, if using.
  4. Using immersion blender, blend all ingredients together to ensure a smooth and shiney mixture without lumps.
    Blend Batter
  5. Heat a lightly buttered or sprayed saute pan over medium high heat. Use approximately 1/4 cup of mixture in the bottom of pan, coating evenly over the bottom. Tilt the pan in a circular motion to ensure the batter coats the surface evenly.
    Cooking the Crepes
  6. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes or just until it begins to brown lightly. Loosen with a spatula or fork, turn and cook the other side. Lay crepes on parchment paper to ensure crepes do not break when assembling.
    Cooked Crepes
  7. While crepes are cooling, cut strawberries and bananas.
    Cut Strawberries
  8. When constructing, spread a thin layer of Nutella on bottom of pancake. Layer with bananas and then strawberries and squirt a little whipped cream inside.
    Nutella Layer
  9. Fold one side of the crepe to the middle and then the other side to the middle. Invert, seam side down on a serving plate.
    Folding Crepe
  10. Top with more bananas, strawberries and a final squirt of whipped cream. Top with powdered sugar if desired and serve.
    Strawberry, Banana & Nutella Crepe

Notes

Since the crepe batter is not sweet, you can do the following with these crepes:
ham & cheese, mushrooms with herbs and goat cheese, pulled pork, grilled chicken with pesto aioli and greens....and many more options!  Be creative!  These are a blank canvas for you to create!