How to Make Crepes | French Crepe Recipe
Learn how to make the best French crepes. This easy recipe can be served with either a sweet or a savory toppings. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, dinner or any other time of day.
French Crepes
Learn how to make the best French crepes. This easy recipe can be served with either a sweet or savory toppings. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, dinner or any other time of day.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the crepes:
- 1 cup (125 g) All-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) Milk
- 2 tablespoon (30 g) Butter
- Oil for cooking
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract optional
For serving (optional)
- Nutella
- Cream cheese
- Banana
- Strawberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl sift flour, add salt, sugar and stir.
- In a separate bowl whisk eggs, vanilla extract and milk, until combined.
- Gradually add the milk mixture into flour mixture and stir until incorporated and smooth. Pour in melted butter and whisk until combined. Let stand at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (or in the fridge).
- Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add butter or oil to coat.
- Pour about 1/-3-1/4 cup of the crepe batter, swirling it to evenly coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, flip and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter. Remember to grease the pan between ease crepe.
- Serving suggestion: spread 1-2 tablespoons of Nutella, top with banana slices, fold and serve.
- Serving suggestion 2: spread 1-2 tablespoons cream cheese/sour cream, top with strawberries, fold and serve.
Video
Notes
- Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 175IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically generated and thus we can not guarantee it is 100% accurate.
If you are using 1/4 – 1/3 of the batter for each crepe, how are you possibly getting ten crepes. Wouldn’t the max be 3-4/