Description
Learn how to make classic French crêpes with this easy recipe. These thin pancakes are perfect for breakfast or dessert, and you can fill them with sweet or savory ingredients for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional for sweet crêpes)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Extra butter for cooking
Instructions
- Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add the melted butter, sugar (if using), and salt, and whisk until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Crêpes: Heat a non-stick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan, swirling quickly to spread it into a thin, even layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip the crêpe and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.
Notes
- For savory crêpes, omit the sugar and fill with cheese, ham, or vegetables.
- Batter can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crêpe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
