We make breakfast crepes twice a year. The two mornings of conference and everyone looks forward to it. We have lots of choices of fillings and everyone makes crepe after crepe because they are so good! We have some that make up a savory time crepe and then most are like a dessert crepe but it is only twice a year, so why not?! Some of our fillings include: scrambled eggs, hash browns, broken up bacon and sausage, fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, we really like raspberries so we usually do a can of raspberry pie filling also, bananas, applesauce, spray whip cream, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and nutella. I have also done a cottage cheese and lemon cream mixture that was super yummy and put fruit on top. You can be creative here and put in whatever flavors you like. Like I said, we are a raspberry family, so that is always our favorite, but every time I am always surprised how much I like the banana and applesauce together with a little powder sugar and a dollop of whip cream. So delicious!
(This recipe is taken from the booklet that came with my crepe maker. I've tried several different ones and they are similar. Find one that you like and if you are using a crepe maker it is important to find a recipe that works well with that maker. Some recipes are sticky or thicker.)
Basic Batter:
Batter can be used immediately. However, an hour or two standing time will produce slightly more tender crepes. Or, refrigerate batter up to three days for use as needed.
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbs butter or marg, melted
Place ingredients in blender container in the order given. Blend 30 seconds, stop and stir down sides. Blend 30-60 seconds until smooth. Or, mix in bowl with wire whisk or mixer, first combining flour and eggs, adding liquid gradually. Beat until smooth; add other ingredients. Makes about 16 crepes.
We usually double this recipe.
Blintzes:
1 batch crepes
2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten well
1 tbs sugar
1 tsp grated lemon rind
Combine Cheese, egg, sugar and rind. Place spoonful of mixture in the center of each crepe, brown side up. Fold crepe sides over filling to make a tight envelope. Place on plate seam side down. Heat 1/4" oil in skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Fry a few blintzes, seam side down, then turn. Watch carefully as they will brown and crisp quickly. Drain on paper towel and serve hot. If desired, top with sour cream, applesauce, fresh fruit or confectioner's sugar.
*We eat these without frying them. We make the filling and then top with fruit. They are just as delicious!!
My kids love our crepe tradition. They get so excited and can't wait for conference just as I did when I was little. However, a few years ago I noticed that they needed something a little extra during conference to help keep them entertained so I could listen. I came across the idea of Conference Bags that helped me a ton! I loved the little felt bags. I loved the idea of something new and exciting that could easily entertain them with each speaker. So I got busy. I made the cute little bags and found free printables and bought a few cheap things from the store that they would find new and exciting. They were a HUGE hit!! This past weekend, my kids were once again begging for conference to start so they could get to the conference bags. I bought a few sticker books, some colors books, I printed match the prophet cards, and some other free printables online. The favorite this year was the masks I found at Wal-Mart. I told them it was a special bag to be opened with President Monson. They were special masks that they needed to wear and listen to his talk. They loved it! They were so excited to watch and listen quietly while wearing their special masks. Worked like a charm!
15 Conference Felt Bags
Masks in the last bag. They had to sit quietly and watch the last speaker. They were so excited!
Nothing better then a cuddle when you need it! Love my family!
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