For Christmas, our very own Cyril Lignac already made a big splash by sharing his secrets for making the perfect mulled wine. A week later, he did it again with his recipe for Galette des Rois. No sooner had we finished the marathon of eight galettes to devour in January than we found ourselves looking forward to Candlemas on February 2. So before Cupid comes calling, let’s roll up our sleeves, get out the frying pan, and get cooking!
Cyril Lignac’s foolproof pancake recipe for Candlemas
Ingredients for the recipe (serves 4 to 6 people)
- 250 g flour
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 fresh eggs
- 500 ml milk
- 1 pinch coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
To add a little more flavor to your pancakes, you can flavor them with rum, orange blossom water, or add a little vanilla extract.
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar and add a pinch of salt.
- Add the eggs one at a time, taking care to whisk the mixture between each addition.
- Gradually pour in the vegetable oil, then the milk, and mix thoroughly.
- Flavor the pancake batter according to your tastes and preferences (rum, orange blossom water, or vanilla extract).
- Ideally, let the crêpe batter rest for at least 1 hour. If you’re in a hurry, you can start cooking without letting the batter rest.
Finally, for an even more indulgent treat, don’t hesitate to add a (generous) knob of butter to your pan—it will make them taste even better!
