Description
This Basic Crepes recipe provides a simple and classic way to make thin, versatile crepes perfect for sweet or savory fillings. Using common pantry ingredients and a straightforward blending and stovetop cooking method, these crepes come out soft, delicate, and delicious. They can be served immediately or stored for later use.
Ingredients
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Crepe Batter
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 Eggs
- 2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Put the milk, eggs, and all-purpose flour into a blender. Blend the ingredients until thoroughly mixed together to form a smooth batter.
- Heat Pan with Butter: Place butter into a crepe or omelet pan and heat over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and evenly coats the pan to create a non-stick surface.
- Pour Batter: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the hot pan.
- Spread Batter: Quickly rotate the pan to spread the batter evenly into a thin circle covering the pan surface.
- Cook First Side: Cook for about 1 minute, until the edges begin to lift and loosen from the pan.
- Flip and Cook Second Side: Carefully flip the crepe and cook for an additional 20-30 seconds until lightly cooked through.
- Stack and Continue: Remove the cooked crepe and stack it on a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve or Store: Fill crepes with your choice of filling or store them in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for several days.
Notes
- For best results, use a non-teflon crepe or omelet pan to ensure proper browning and easy flipping.
- You can customize crepes with sweet fillings such as fruit, Nutella, or cream cheese, or savory options like ham, cheese, or sautéed vegetables.
- If batter is too thick, add a little more milk to achieve a thin, pourable consistency.
- Crepes are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: basic crepes, crepe recipe, easy crepes, French crepes, breakfast crepes
