Crepes 101: The Definitive Guide to the World's Most Elitist Pancake

Lesson 1: The History of Crepes

From Ancient Gaul to Modern Times

Crepes have been around since the 13th century, when French peasants used buckwheat to make a thin pancake-like food. It was a staple in the diet of the common man, and later the upper class.

Recipe 1: Simple Crepe

Ingredients:

1 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 egg

Instructions:

Mix all the dry ingredients together.
Add the wet ingredients, and stir.
Let it sit for a few hours.
Heat up a non-stick pan.

What to Eat with Crepes

Pair Crepes with:

Coffee: The classic combination.
Creme Fraiche: The French way.
Caviar: For the fancy folk.

Buy Crepes

Don't bother, just Google "crepe near me".

Or, if you're feeling fancy, try making some.