PASCADES

OVEN-BAKED CRÊPES

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and 1 tablespoon of the melted butter together.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.

Step 3

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, constantly whisking until you have a thick batter. Stir in the sugar if you are making sweet pascades. Cover the batter with plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush a large ovenproof nonstick or cast iron skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter.

Step 5

Pour half the batter into the pan, and then bake on the lowest rack of the oven for 20 minutes. Resist the temptation to open the door and look at your pascade. The rush of cool air will flatten it if it has not cooked enough.

Step 6

After 20 minutes, sneak a peek. If your pascade is golden brown and puffed, it is done. If not, cook another 5 minutes, and then check again.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining batter and 2 tablespoons of butter. If you have two pans, bake them simultaneously. Or, you can serve one at a time.

Step 8

When the pascade is cooked, serve it in the pan at the table or transfer it to a warmed plate.

Step 9

EGG, BACON, AND CHEESE PASCADE (PASCADE COMPLÈTE OEUF, BACON ET CHEDDAR): Top each pascade with 2 eggs over easy, 2 strips crisp-cooked bacon, and 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese.

Step 10

PIPÉRADE PASCADE (PASCADE PIPÉRADE): Top each pascade with 1 cup of hot Eggs Pipérade (page 32) and a thin slice of smoked ham.

Step 11

PORK RILLETTE AND ARUGULA SALAD PASCADE (PASCADE AU RILLETTE DE PORC ET ROQUETTE): Top the pascades with a salad made from Pork Rillette (page 50), croutons, and arugula tossed in a simple red wine or balsamic vinaigrette.

Step 12

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PASCADE (PASCADE SUCRÉE AU CHOCOLAT): Top each pascade with 2 cups Chocolate Mousse (page 146), crowned with a big spoonful of whipped cream and a sprinkling of shaved chocolate.

Step 13

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PASCADE (PASCADE SUCRÉE AU FRAISE À LA CRÈME): Top each pascade with 2 cups sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.