Buckwheat flour is an authentic addition to crepe batter, in fact, it can be prepared with all buckwheat flour for a gluten-free option (although the name may suggest otherwise, buckwheat is free of gluten). However, it is a stronger-flavoured flour, so I prefer to mellow it with half white flour (I use spelt flour). Or, if buckwheat flour is not available (it can be found at most supermarkets now), replace it with wholemeal flour. The savoury crepes can be filled with any tasty fillings; leftover roast vegetables, sautéed silverbeet, avocado, grated cheese, chopped bacon, mayonnaise, tahini, chutney… plus more suggestions below.
Servings 4
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
1cup(150g) buckwheat or wholemeal flour
1cup(150g) plain white wheat or spelt flour
½teaspoonsalt
2cups(500ml) milk or water (can use dairy-free milk)
3eggs
50gmelted butter or olive oil
½teaspoonbaking powder
extra butter or oil for cooking
Crepe filling options
300gbutton mushrooms fried in butter/olive oil and garlic
Pea Hummus – recipe below
salad greens, herbs and sprouts
sliced red onion
feta, crumbled
Instructions
Place the flours and salt into a large bowl. Add the milk and eggs and whisk into a smooth batter. Cover and rest for a minimum of 1 hour at room temperature, or up to 2 days in the fridge.
When ready to cook the crepes, whisk in the melted butter and baking powder.
Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a moderate heat. Add a dot of butter or slick of oil and swirl this evenly over the base. Pour in 1/3 cup batter and quickly tip the pan to thinly spread the batter out to the sides. Cook until the batter sets on the surface, then flip and cook until golden on both sides. Transfer the crepe to a plate in a 100ºC oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Arrange the table with a selection of fillings for a “make your own” savoury crepe affair.