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French "Crêpes" Made With Chestnut Flour

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These French "Crêpes" Made With Chestnut Flour are incredibly nutty. Make them Gluten Free by using GF flour instead of AP flour!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Bake Time 15 minutes
PROOF 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 14

Ingredients
 

  • 23.65 oz (670 g) milk (Lukewarm)
  • 3 1/4 Tbsp (45 g) butter (Melted)
  • 5.85 oz (165 g) chestnut flour
  • 5.85 oz (165 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) sea salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp (30 g) Dark Rum

Instructions
 

CRÊPES PREPARATION

  • Place the milk together with the butter in a medium sauce pan and heat on low until lukewarm. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chestnut flour, all-purpose flour and sea salt. Make a well and add the eggs. Gently start mixing inwards going outwards with your mini whisk. Add the warm milk/butter mixture, a splash at a time while continuing mixing. Finally, add the Dark Rum. Mix until it is all combined.

REST

  • Cover your batter with a plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature for about 1 hour.

COOK!

  • Heat your Pancake pan on Medium 5 minutes prior starting making your "Crêpes" and slightly oil the surface with a kitchen towel.
  • Pour one large scoop of batter in your pan, spreading it over with your spatula.
  • Once one side is cooked, flip it over. Cook it for a few seconds more. Then, serve. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
French "Crêpes" Made With Chestnut Flour
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 94mg3%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 199IU4%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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