Easy Basic Crepe Recipe
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What makes a crepe recipe sweet or savory is only the adjustment of a few ingredients and toppings.
Read the tutorial above to learn how to make perfect crepes and get tips to help.
Ingredients
- 1 cup/100 gr plain flour
- a pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 cup/300 ml 1 or 2% milk semi-skimmed milk
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Make a well in the center, then add the eggs, oil, water, and milk.
- Stir crepe batter with a whisk until smooth, it should be thin, do not beat.
- Let batter stand for 1 hour before cooking for best results or longer, even over night.
- Heat an 8" pan slowly (use a non-stick crepe pan unless you are experienced) until it is hot about 400°F/200°C.
- Butter pan quickly and pour in enough batter to cover the bottom by swirling pan gently to spread the batter across the surface of the pan. Cook fast and hot 1-2 minutes or they will be rubbery.
- When edges lift easily and bottom browning, it is time to turn.
- The second side will only take a short time to cook, less than 1 minute, so keep a watch on it.
- Serve on warmed plates and enjoy!
Notes
Tips For Successful Crepes
- Let batter rest for 1 hour after mixing or longer, even over night.
- Add 1 tablespoon caster sugar (To make caster sugar, buzz granulated sugar in the blender until finer but not powder, be careful not to breathe in the dust)
- Or, use light brown sugar to make golden caster sugar which adds a slight caramel flavor.
- Use olive oil, vegetable oil, or sunflower oil in the batter as each one will enhance your crepes with a slightly different flavor, your preference.
- Try them out by dividing the other ingredients in half placing each half in a separate bowl and use 2 different oils to see the one you like best.
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