French Crêpes
Delicate, paper-thin French crêpes with a tender custard flavor that work perfectly for sweet or savory fillings. Serve warm with jam, Nutella, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 195
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Make a well in the center and crack eggs into it.
- 3
Pour half the milk into the well and whisk until smooth, gradually incorporating flour from the edges.
- 4
Whisk in remaining milk and water until batter is thin and lump-free. Stir in melted butter and sugar.
- 5
Let batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 6
Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet or crêpe pan over medium-high heat. Lightly butter the surface.
- 7
Pour 3 tablespoons batter into the center and immediately tilt the pan in all directions to spread into a thin, even layer.
- 8
Cook for about 1–2 minutes until the bottom is light golden, then flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds.
- 9
Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, buttering the pan lightly between crêpes.
- 10
Serve warm with your choice of fillings and toppings.
Tools you’ll need
- 8-inch nonstick skillet or crêpe pan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- spatula
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