Description
Learn how to make delicious crepes at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, these versatile crepes are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet crepes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Whisk flour and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Crepes: Heat a skillet, pour batter, swirl to coat, cook until golden, flip, and cook briefly. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve: Fill the crepes with desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For savory crepes, omit sugar and vanilla, and add herbs or spices.
- Crepes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen between parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus resting time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
