Basic Crêpes

Basic Crêpes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    13.0K

Delicate and versatile, these classic crêpes are a blank canvas for your culinary creativity. Whip them up in moments with everyday ingredients and let your imagination run wild with sweet or savory fillings.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    111 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    235 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, water, and salt until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the sifted flour to the wet ingredients, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Once all the flour is incorporated, whisk in the melted butter until the batter is smooth and homogenous. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Allow the batter to rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. This allows the gluten to relax, resulting in more tender crêpes. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Heat a lightly buttered griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water dances and evaporates quickly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Pour or ladle approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan, tilting the pan in a circular motion to spread the batter thinly and evenly. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 2 mins Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the edges of the crêpe begin to lift and the bottom is lightly golden brown. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Carefully run a thin spatula around the edge of the crêpe to loosen it. Flip the crêpe and cook for another minute, or until the second side is also lightly golden brown. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 20 mins Transfer the cooked crêpe to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the crêpes as you go. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately with your favorite sweet or savory fillings. Enjoy!

For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a tablespoon of orange zest to the batter.
If the batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to thin it out. If it's too thin, add a tablespoon or two of flour.
Crêpes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 4.3K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Colin Maggio

    Letting the batter rest really makes a difference. The crêpes were so light and tender!

  • Miller Kautzer

    This recipe is so easy to follow! My crêpes turned out perfectly the first time.

  • Anya Koss

    Great recipe. I added a little bit of sugar for a sweeter taste. It was a hit!

  • Vernie Armstrong

    I love how versatile these crêpes are. We had them with Nutella for breakfast and then with ham and cheese for lunch!

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