French Crêpes
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French crêpes are thin, delicate pancakes originating from Brittany, France, traditionally made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and butter. They can be served sweet with fillings like Nutella, fruit, or sugar, or savory with ham, cheese, and eggs as a galette.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A basic sweet crêpe is moderate in carbohydrates and fat, with a small amount of protein, typically providing around 90-120 calories per plain crêpe before fillings.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, crêpes are celebrated on Chandeleur (Candlemas) in France, where it's tradition to flip them while holding a coin for good luck, symbolizing prosperity.
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