Description
Delightful French crepe recipes blend delicate wheat flour, eggs, and milk into paper-thin pancakes perfect for sweet or savory fillings. Parisian culinary traditions shine through these elegant, versatile treats that bring continental charm to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml / 12.7 fl oz) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 g / 1 oz) melted butter or vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet crepes)
- Additional butter or oil for the pan
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free mixture. Alternatively, blend ingredients for 30 seconds to ensure complete integration.
- Resting Phase: Allow batter to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, enabling gluten relaxation and improving crepe texture.
- Pan Preparation: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium temperature, lightly coating the surface with butter or oil using a paper towel to remove excess grease.
- Crepe Crafting: Pour batter into the pan’s center, quickly rotating to create an ultrathin, uniform layer. Cook until edges lift and bottom turns golden (1-2 minutes).
- Flipping Technique: Gently slide a spatula underneath the crepe, flipping to cook the opposite side for 30 seconds. Repeat the process, periodically reapplying a light grease to prevent sticking.
- Serving Strategy: Stack completed crepes and cover with a clean kitchen towel to maintain warmth. Serve with desired fillings, transforming the delicate crepes into a culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps: Whisk ingredients thoroughly or use a blender to achieve a smooth, silky batter without any flour clumps for perfect texture.
- Rest the Batter: Allow batter to sit for 30 minutes, enabling gluten to relax and creating more tender, delicate crepes with improved consistency.
- Manage Pan Temperature: Maintain medium heat and use a non-stick skillet to ensure even cooking and prevent burning or sticking of crepes.
- Master Batter Distribution: Quickly rotate the pan immediately after pouring batter to create an ultra-thin, uniform layer that cooks evenly and looks professional.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 119 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg