Using
The surfaced cast iron griddles need seasoning before using for the first time.
Seasoning of the griddles
This operation (lasting 1 to 1 ½ hour) is necessary when griddles are new.
Its effect is to facilitate the detachment of crepes ant reduce the boiling of the paste in contact with
the plate.
For successful seasoning:
1. Plug the power supply cable into an outlet 16-amp with earth.
2. Heat the appliance in to 270°C (518 °F). Your appliance reaches the required temperature when
the orange indicator light goes out.
3. Keep the appliance at this temperature for the duration of seasoning.
4. Pour the equivalent of a tablespoon of cooking of frying oil into the centre of the griddle.
5. Using a Krampouz cleaning pads reference ATG1or ATG5 spread this oil evenly, and then let it
cook for 5 to 10 minutes so that the griddle becomes burnished and completely dry.
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6. Repeat the 4
operation eight times, decreasing the amount of oil used each time, but carefully
respecting the 5 to 10 minutes cooking time for each layer of oil.
For seasoning, use cooking sunflower oil with no other ingredient. A well-seasoned griddle is dark
brown coloured and has a shine.
Necessary equipment
Here is a list of advisable accessories for successful crêpe making:
A spreader (18 to 20 centimetres)
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Brush and water tray to clean the wood spreader
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A wooden or stainless steel spatula
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The Krampouz cleaning pads ref. ATG1 or ATG8
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A little oil to grease the griddle
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A container for your batter
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A ladle size
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Recipes
WHEAT PANCAKES
For 20 crepes – Put 1 teaspoon of buckwheat flour (optional), 100 to 125 g of sugar, 1 teaspoon of
salt, 2 eggs, 25 g of melted unsalted butter or 1 tablespoon canola, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and
10 cl of water in a bowl. Stir it all and add gradually 200 g of wheat flour and 1/2 cup low-fat milk
until to obtain a fully smooth without lumps. Gradually add a further half litre of milk stirring all the
time. Add progressively the rest of milk.
For 20 crepes – Put 1 tablespoon of buckwheat flour (optional), approximately 1/2 cup of sugar, 1
teaspoon of salt, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter or 1 tablespoon canola, 1
teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of water in a bowl. Stir it all and add gradually 2 cup of wheat
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