Crêpes sweet or savory

Prepare versatile crêpes using a simple batter, perfect for sweet or savory fillings. Cook on a skillet for a light, thin pancake.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
All Purpose Flour (sifted)250Grams
Whole Milk (room temperature)500Milliliters
Egg (large)4Count
Unsalted Butter (melted)50Grams
Salt (fine)1Tsp
Sugar (optional, for sweet crêpes)2Tbsp
Vanilla Extract (optional, for sweet crêpes)1Tsp
Vegetable Oil (for greasing the skillet)1Tbsp

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. If making sweet crêpes, add sugar.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs and gradually add the milk, whisking continuously.
  3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the egg and milk mixture. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract if making sweet crêpes. Mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
  7. Pour about 60 milliliters of batter into the skillet, tilting to spread evenly.
  8. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift, then flip and cook for another minute.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking crêpes on a plate and covering to keep warm.

Prep

  • Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Kitchen equipment

Non-stick SkilletWhisk