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French Crepe Recipe

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This French Crepe recipe creates soft, thin, and lightly crispy crepes, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. They can be topped with a variety of fillings like fresh fruit, Nutella, or ham and cheese.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Crepes

Ingredients

1 Cup / 125g Flour

1/2 tsp Salt

2 Eggs

1 1/4 Cup / 300ml Milk

2 Tbsp / 30g Butter

Instructions

  1. Sift the flour and salt together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter and let it cool.
  3. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture in three parts, whisking well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the melted butter and whisk until the batter is smooth.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  7. Whisk the batter again before cooking.
  8. Heat a pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.
  9. Pour 1/3 cup of batter into the pan, tilting to spread it evenly.
  10. Cook for 1 minute until the top sets, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
  11. Repeat with the remaining batter and adjust the heat as needed.
  12. Fill the crepes with desired fillings and serve.

Notes

  • Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
  • Cooked crepes can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days and reheated in a frying pan or microwave.
  • For a crispy edge, cook the crepes a little longer until golden and crisp.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crepe
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg