Crepes are very popular in France. It is a thin layer of pancake, mainly made from flour, eggs, water and salt. It is served as lunch or dinner with ham, bacon, cheese, eggs.... or with sweet fillings as breakfast or desert.
History has shown that crepes originated in Brittany, a region in the northwest of France. The story of how it was first created is very interesting. It is said that it was created from a mistake made by a 14 year-old assistant waiter in 1895 at the Maitre at Monte Carlo's cafe in Paris. He was preparing the dessert for the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom, who was with some quests including a beautiful French girl... click here for the rest of the story.
Today crepes are not only famous in France but all over the world. On my recent trip home, I saw many stores and restaurants serving them. I also have seen them in Japan and Hong Kong. The picture above is taken in one of the stores. Look at the varieties of crepes they sell, doesn't it look delicious?
This recipe makes 12 eight-inch pieces.
2/3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
3 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp salt
Rose hip, cherry and strawberry jams (or any jams that you like)
More oil for brushing the frying pan
In a food processor combine all ingredients: all purpose flour, water, milk, oil and salt. Blend until the batter is smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer into a bowl and let rest in the refrigerator for an hour. This is to give time for all the ingredients to blend together.
Heat an 8 inch non stick frying pan on medium high, brush some oil on it, then pour 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan. Swirl the pan so that the batter coats evenly on the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it turns light brown.
Flip and cook the other side for another minute or so, repeat with the rest.
Spread
your flavored jam on the crepes. 
Fold into wedges and serve. The cooked
crepes can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
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