Classic French Crêpes
Thin, delicate crêpes made from a simple batter, cooked until golden and served with your choice of sweet or savory toppings. Ready in 20 minutes with minimal equipment.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Let batter rest 5 minutes so flour fully hydrates and bubbles release.
- 3
Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until a water drop sizzles immediately.
- 4
Pour 1/4 cup batter into the center, then tilt and swirl the pan to spread it thin.
- 5
Cook until the bottom is light golden, ~90 seconds, then flip and cook the other side 30 seconds.
- 6
Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, stacking crêpes as you go.
- 7
Serve warm with jam, Nutella, fresh berries, whipped cream, or lemon juice and sugar.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- 8-inch nonstick skillet
- rubber spatula
- ladle or 1/4-cup measuring cup
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