Classic French Crêpes
Thin, delicate pancakes that can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the all-purpose flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour in the milk and melted butter while whisking continuously until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, adding a dab of butter or oil to coat the surface.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the center of the skillet, swirling the pan to spread it thinly.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges lift slightly and the surface sets, then flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Layer the cooked crêpes on a plate, keeping them warm in a low oven as you repeat the process.
Notes
Crêpes are versatile! Fill them with sweet or savory ingredients, and serve with toppings like maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crêpe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: crêpes, French, dessert, pancakes, breakfast, baking
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