Basic Crepes

Basic crepes are thin, pancake-like pastries made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt. They can be served sweet or savory and are often filled or topped with ingredients such as fruit, whipped cream, cheese, meat, and vegetables. Crepes are a versatile dish in French cuisine and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert.

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Basic Crepes

Recipe by Recipe CookCourse: BreakfastCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: Beginner

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 3 eggs

• 1 cup sifted flour

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1 tbsp. butter or margarine melted

Directions

• Combine ingredients in a bender and blend for 15 seconds until smooth. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Pour a few tablespoons of batter in an oiled pan. Tip pan to fully cover bottom of pan with batter.
• Brown both sides of crepe. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with maple syrup. Makes 12 crepes.