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Caution: this operation (lasting 1 to 1 ½ hour) is necessary when griddles are new.
Use sunflower frying oil without other ingredient.
Once your appliance is connected to the gas supply and the griddle plate is in position, proceed as
follows.
For appliances with a safety thermostat of the LUXURY range (knob marked 0 to 10) place the knob
on «8» and leave it at this for the whole duration of the seasoning operation.
For appliances with a safety tap of the LUXURY and STANDARD ranges (knob marked 0 to 8) place
the knob on « 8 » for 5 minutes then on «2» and leave it at this for the whole duration of the
seasoning operation.
For the appliance with a simple tap without safety system of the STANDARD, place the knob on the
«high flame» position for 5-6 minutes and then turn down to «small flame» for the whole duration of
the seasoning operation.
And then follow these steps:
1.
When the griddle is well-heated, pour the equivalent of one tablespoon of cooking oil for frying onto
the centre of the griddle
2.
Using a rolled cotton cloth (synthetic or similar materials are not suitable), spread the oil out evenly.
Leave the oil to cook like this for 5 to 10 minutes to obtain a griddle with a brown tinge and which is
perfectly dry.
3.
Repeat operations (1 and 2) 8 times, reducing the quantity of oil applied each time, but ensuring that
each application of oil cooks for between 5 and 10 minutes.
A well-seasoned griddle is chestnut coloured (dark brown) and has a shine. If you do not obtain this result:
Griddle too light: increase the height of your burner flame slightly.
Griddle too black: reduce the height of your burner flame slightly
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Necessary equipment
Here is a list of advisable accessories for successful crêpe making:
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A spreader,
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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.
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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.
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 250 g of wheat flour and 12 cl 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
38 cl of milk.
