a classic crepe recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk (whole milk or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sweet crepes, optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar (if making sweet crepes), and salt until smooth. You can also use a blender for this step for a smoother batter.
- Rest the batter: Let the batter rest for about 15-30 minutes at room temperature. This helps the flour hydrate and the bubbles to settle, resulting in smoother crepes.
- Heat the pan: Place a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Brush the pan lightly with melted butter.
- Cook the crepes: Pour about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter (depending on the size of your pan) into the center of the hot pan. Quickly lift the pan and swirl it around to spread the batter thinly and evenly across the bottom.
- Cook until golden: Cook the crepe for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to slightly lift and the bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip and cook the other side: Carefully loosen the edges of the crepe with a spatula and flip it using the spatula or your fingers. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the other side is lightly golden.
- Repeat: Continue making crepes with the remaining batter, stacking them on a plate as you go. You can lightly brush the pan with butter between each crepe if needed.
- Serve: Fill the crepes with your desired fillings, such as Nutella, fruits, whipped cream, jam, savory fillings like cheese and ham, etc. Fold or roll the crepes and serve warm.
Enjoy your homemade crepes! They’re versatile and can be filled with endless delicious options.