The Secret Ingredient Grandmothers Use in Their Pancakes
If you’re craving a butter-sugar crepe like the ones you enjoyed at your grandma’s house as a kid, you’re likely familiar with the process: make the batter, let it rest, try your hand at flipping the crepes without too much of a mess, and then… indulge. But do you really know what your grandmother added to make those childhood snack-time crepes so delicious? Thanks to a vintage video from the INA archives, we’ve uncovered the magical ingredient that made grandma’s crepes so delightful. And don’t worry, it’s still readily available at any grocery store.
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In this recipe, we are guided by Madame Cestaro, the owner of the Huelgoat Blueberry Creperie. Here’s how she prepared crepes back in the 1960s—a recipe that hasn’t aged a day. She starts by mixing 500 grams of flour with 250 grams of sugar and a pinch of salt. Then, she adds 6 eggs and 100 grams of melted butter. Gradually, she incorporates milk “to the desired consistency.” If you’re not running a Breton restaurant, you can, of course, adjust the quantities. The creperie is still open today and remains a hit with customers, as evidenced by Tripadvisor reviews. “The Blueberry Creperie is an institution in Huelgoat; their crepes are absolutely marvelous,” writes Noël in January 2025. Sandrine agrees: “everything was perfect, the sweet and savory pancakes are delicious and well-filled,” she exclaims.
So, what’s the secret touch? It turns out, our grandmothers made their crepes with… whole milk! As Madame Cestaro explains, “we use whole milk with all its cream.” This old-fashioned way of saying that the milk is not skimmed, as most of the milk found in supermarkets today. She adds: “It’s what keeps our crepes soft and makes them last longer.”
Madame Cestaro also candidly criticizes some other methods. “We never use water in our crepes, unlike what some others do. When water is added to the batter, the crepe tends to be harder and has a rubbery texture,” she remarks.
So, for your next crepe party, don’t forget to stop by the dairy aisle at your supermarket! This ingredient truly makes all the difference.
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