Description
A simple and versatile recipe for making perfect crepes, suitable for both sweet and savory fillings.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120 grams)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
- Water: 1/2 cup (120 milliliters)
- Melted butter: 2 tablespoons (30 grams), plus extra for cooking
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon (12 grams)
- Salt: a pinch
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the batter by whisking together flour, sugar, and salt, then adding eggs, milk, water, and melted butter.
- Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with melted butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, tilting to spread it thinly.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges lift, then flip and cook for another minute.
- Remove the crepe and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your choice of fillings.
Notes
- Letting the batter rest is crucial for tender crepes.
- Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping.
- Keep the heat consistent to avoid burning.
- Experiment with flavors by adding vanilla or cinnamon to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crepes, easy crepe recipe, French pancakes, sweet crepes, savory crepes