What's the difference between crepes and pancakes?

Table of Contents:

1. What's the difference between crepes and pancakes?
2. Why are crepes bad for you?
3. Can you substitute oil for butter in crepes?
4. How do you thicken crepe batter?
5. Can you whisk crepe batter?

What's the difference between crepes and pancakes?

The main difference in ingredients is that pancakes are made with a leavening/raising agent such as baking powder while crêpes do not. Crêpes are traditionally made with buckwheat flour. The French may use white wheat flour if preparing a sweet version like the infamous Crêpes Suzette for dessert.

Why are crepes bad for you?

Too much intake of saturated fat can raise your cholesterol levels, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease. Crepes contain relatively lower fat content in comparison to other items with each 10-inch crepe having around 3 g of fat, of which, only 1 g is saturated fat. Salt is the best source of sodium.

Can you substitute oil for butter in crepes?

Regular vegetable oils, in liquid form, can be used as a butter substitute as well. The option of using vegetable oils can add an additional flavor element to your crepes. For example, if you are making crepes to be filled with a savory stuffing, oils such as olive oil or corn oil can enhance the flavor of your crepes.

How do you thicken crepe batter?

To thicken pancake batter, you can take a sifter and add a tablespoon of flour at a time to make it thicker if its too runny. I see a lot of people stirring the batter until it's completely smooth. But you have to have some finesse and not over-mix it.

Can you whisk crepe batter?

Crepe batter should be thin — thinner than pancake batter. If it coats the back of a spoon and drips off in a thin stream, it's good. While you can whisk the batter in a bowl by hand, you need to do so vigorously to remove any lumps. A food processor or blender is best for lump-free crêpe batter.