Description
Light, buttery, and delicately thin — these classic French crepes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Fill them with sweet or savory ingredients for an endlessly versatile treat.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp sugar (optional for sweet crepes)
1/4 tsp salt
Butter or oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
1. In a blender or mixing bowl, combine flour, eggs, milk, water, melted butter, sugar (if using), and salt.
2. Blend or whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
3. Let the batter rest for 15–30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
4. Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center and tilt the pan to spread evenly.
6. Cook for 1–2 minutes until edges begin to lift and bottom is lightly golden.
7. Flip carefully and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
8. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
9. Serve warm with your favorite fillings — fruit, Nutella, ham and cheese, or whipped cream.
Notes
Resting the batter improves texture and tenderness.
For savory crepes, omit the sugar and add herbs or cheese to the batter.
Cooked crepes can be stacked with parchment and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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