Basic Crepes
A versatile recipe for delicious thin pancakes that can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Crepe Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, salt, and sugar if using.
- Let the batter sit for about 30 minutes to improve the texture of the crepes.
Cooking
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, tilting the pan to spread the batter evenly.
- Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift, then flip and cook the other side for another minute.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the finished crepes on a plate.
Notes
Serve with sweet toppings like fruits and whipped cream or savory fillings like cheese and ham. To store, stack cooled crepes with parchment paper and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgSugar: 1g
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