New Orleans Crepes Recipe

New Orleans crepes are really different from other crepe recipes. This recipe has cake flour, sugar lumps and orange juice and rind, which makes this dish taste new and different.
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Eggs2
 Milk1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Grated lemon rind1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Powdered sugar1 Tablespoon
 Cake flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Champagne1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Grated orange rind1 Tablespoon
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), melted

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 437 Calories from Fat 127

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14 g22.1%

Saturated Fat 8.4 g42%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 87.3 mg29.1%

Sodium 96.6 mg4%

Total Carbohydrates 70 g23.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.7%

Sugars 54.1 g

Protein 6 g11.3%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 4.9%

Calcium 7.5% Iron 1.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1)In a bowl, beat eggs until light and lemon colored.
2)Slowly add milk, lemon rind and salt gradually.
3)In another bowl, sift powdered sugar with flour and mix it with milk mixture gradually.
4)Take hot greased grill and drop large tablespoon batter and spread it.
5)Bake until golden brown on underside, flip and brown it.
6)In a chafing dish, pour champagne and heat.
7)Crush lumps of sugar in orange juice and mix it into champagne.
8)Add orange rind and butter. Cover and cook until thick.
9)Dip crepes into sauce and roll like jelly roll.

SERVING
10)Sprinkle some powdered sugar and serve immediately.
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