Description
Simple French Crêpes are thin, light pancakes that offer a versatile base for countless sweet and savory fillings. Perfect for any meal of the day, these crêpes are a staple in French cuisine, known for their delicate texture and elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: Sugar or vanilla extract for sweet crêpes
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Add sugar if making sweet crêpes.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, water, and melted butter. If desired, add vanilla extract for sweet crêpes.
- Make Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. For the best results, strain through a fine sieve.
- Rest the Batter: Cover the bowl and let the batter sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flour to absorb the liquids fully.
- Cook: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, tilting to spread evenly. Cook for about 2 minutes until the bottom is light golden, then flip and cook the other side for 1 minute.
Notes
- Resting the batter is crucial for developing the texture and flavor.
- Ensure the pan is hot before pouring the batter to get thin, even crêpes.
- Adjust the amount of batter and cooking time based on the size of your pan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 48mg