Festive French Pancakes

Name: Festive French Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 pancakes.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Preserves of your choice, optional; Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Not quite as thin as true crepes, these light-as-a-feather pancakes are topped with preserves and a dusting of confectioners' sugar. They're elegant, so easy to make and say "Joyeux Noel" with delicious French flair!

Ingredients

2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preserves of your choice, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, water and vanilla; cover and process until well blended. Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Cover and process until smooth.
Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack.
Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. Spread preserves over pancakes if desired; roll up. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 163 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Festive French Pancakes in Country Woman Christmas 2005

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soniathomas5

Dec 30, 2013

Yummy... I fill them with whatever fruit I have and top them with vanilla flavoured custard cream. No confectioners sugar needed. Kids absolutely love it.