Easy Homemade Crêpes
These buttery, thin French-style crêpes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Fill them with anything from fresh fruit and Nutella to savory mushrooms and cheese. This simple recipe uses pantry staples and always delivers restaurant-quality results.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet crêpes)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet crêpes)
- butter or oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar (if using), salt, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth. Alternatively, blend the ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds.
- Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator to relax the gluten and improve texture.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil using a paper towel.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan, then quickly swirl to spread the batter into a thin layer.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes, until the edges begin to lift and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip with a spatula and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Transfer the cooked crêpe to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
- Serve crêpes warm with your favorite sweet or savory fillings and toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1crêpeCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 95mgSugar: 2g
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