French crepes Recipe
Learn how to make delicious French crepes at home with this simple and easy recipe. These thin, delicate pancakes are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 crepes 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 250 g (2 cups) Flour – all-purpose
- 1 tbsp Sugar – granulated
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 eggs – room temperature
- 500 ml (2 cups) milk – or plant-based milk
- 50 g (1/4 cup) Butter – unsalted and melted
- Prepare the Batter: Pour the flour, salt, and sugar into a large container. Make a well in the center and add the eggs. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to form a smooth batter. Add melted butter and mix well.
- Adjust Consistency: Ensure the batter has a liquid cream consistency. Adjust with milk or flour as needed. Blend if grainy.
- Cook the Crepes: Heat a crepe pan, grease with butter, pour batter, and cook each side for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Notes
- You can top your crepes with sweet fillings like Nutella, fruits, or savory fillings like cheese and ham.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding vanilla extract or lemon zest to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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