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Testaieu - Traditional French Pancakes - Experience the taste of the French Pyrenees with our Testaieu recipe. These traditional pancakes, renowned for their crispy edges and soft, tender cen

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Testaieu - Traditional French Pancakes

Experience the taste of the French Pyrenees with our Testaieu recipe. These traditional pancakes, renowned for their crispy edges and soft, tender centers, are a beloved breakfast staple in this region. Drizzled with honey or smeared with your favorite jam, they offer a delightful sweet start to your day. The recipe is simple to make with just a few staple ingredients, but the result is a breakfast treat that's both comforting and indulgent.

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

Whole milk
2 cups
Eggs
3 large
All-purpose flour
2 cups
Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted butter
1/4 cup, for greasing the skillet
Honey or jam
for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, flour, sugar, and salt until you have a smooth batter. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat your non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a small amount of butter and let it melt, making sure to coat the bottom of the skillet.
  3. Using a ladle, pour a portion of the batter into the skillet, swirling it around to evenly coat the bottom. The pancake should be thin.
  4. Cook the pancake for about 2-3 minutes, until its underside turns golden brown. Then, carefully flip it over using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
  5. Repeat the process for the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
  6. Serve your Testaieu warm, with a generous drizzle of honey or a spread of your favorite jam.

Tips

  • 💡 For best results, allow the pancake batter to rest for a few minutes before cooking. This gives the flour time to absorb the liquid, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
  • 💡 If you want to be even more authentic, try using buckwheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. This was the traditional flour used in the Pyrenees region.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4-6 Dish Type: Breakfast Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Calories: 350 Fat: 15g Carbs: 45g Protein: 10g Sodium: 300mg Sugar: 20g

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