French Savory Pancakes (Buckwheat Pancakes)

If your guests diverge with their taste, this is one easy way to go.
Most likely to be happening mostly in the kitchen, this is a very convivial plan for a meal. 
The base is the same for everyone but your guest will be able to build their own menu in real time...


I do not think there is any rule for what ingredient to use, so get a range:
Grated cheeses, ham, dry ham, grilled fish, seafood, eggs, stir-fried onions, stir-fried mushrooms...
Anything you would put on a pizza...

Buckwheat french pancakes

Ingredients for 12 pancakes:
- 330 g buckwheat flour
- 10 g salt
- 1 egg
- 75 cl water


1) mix all
2) lightly spread oil on a non-sticky pan with a Kleenex tissue in between each pancakes
3) quickly pour 1/3 cup of batter in the pan and turn the pan "in the air" fast to cover the pan with the dough [yeah this is the step that requires a little practice]
4) when the edge starts to bend and detach, flip the pancake on the other side and start filling the midline with the things you like or half
5) flip the edges (or the half left) over the ingredients to close the pancake over
6) drop in a plate, eat hot and give the pan to the next person!


Voilà

Easy pan-made Pie-Crust

If you think kneading/rolling a pie-crust is a bit physical for you, then this recipe is your alternative.
Neither muscle nor effort is needed for assembling the ingredients. You can then press the dough quite easily with your hand to flatten it.


Ingredients for 12 people:
- 200 ml water
- 100 g butter
- pinch salt
- 250 g flour



1) heat up the water with the butter and the salt in a pan
2) when the water is boiling, throw at once the flour 
3) mix all with a wooden spoon until homogenous
4) let it cool a little to keep the consistency soft, without burning your hand.
5) press the dough inside the pie pan to shape it the way you want.


Bake it as regular crust-pie, i.e. 40 min, 175C or follow the other recipe!


Voilà!

How to make a Pie-Crust (short-crust)?

MooMoo's Picture coming soon...

If you are buying pie crust already made, I can't blame you as they are extremely convenient.
However, your kids will love to make a pie with you if they get a chance to play with the dough!

Ingredients for 8-12 people:
- 250 g flour = 9 oz
- 125 g butter = about 1 stick
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp of margarine (you might use 1 yolk instead)
- 3-4 Tsp water


1) make a volcano with the flour + pinch of salt
2) cut the butter into pieces
3) mix the butter and the flour with the tips of the fingers *
4) add progressively the water
5) knead well
6) make a ball and let it sit in the fridge for 15 min before rolling it

7) cook it as indicated in the recipe you will use it for. 

FYI: you will need at least 45 min at 175 C = 347 F
* [If you prefer to start with a wooden spoon rather than with your fingers, melt the butter for 20 sec in the microwave] 
* [If your arms/hands are a little weak for some reasons, try an easier pie-crust]

This pie-crust can be used for savory dishes or sweet dishes (truffle cake).

Voilà!