Description
This Unmeasured Crepes recipe offers a simple, intuitive approach to making delicate, thin crepes using basic pantry ingredients. With flexible quantities and easy-to-follow steps, these crepes can be whipped up quickly on the stovetop and served with a variety of fillings or toppings to suit any taste.
Ingredients
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Crepe Batter
- 1 vessel whole raw eggs
- 1 vessel all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 vessels whole milk
- 1/4 vessel melted sweet butter
- A dash to a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth. Add the flour, whole milk, melted butter, and a dash of salt to the eggs, then whisk all ingredients together until a smooth, thin batter forms. To check the flavor without eating raw batter, heat a pan and drizzle a small amount of batter, cook briefly, then taste it.
- Heat the Pan: Place a nonstick or lightly oiled pan over medium heat until hot. This ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
- Cook the Crepes: Pour a ladleful of batter into the center of the pan and tilt the pan to spread the batter thinly and evenly across the bottom. Cook for about 30 seconds until the edges just begin to brown. Flip the crepe carefully and cook for an additional 10 seconds on the other side.
- Stack and Serve: Transfer cooked crepes to a plate, stacking them and covering with a cloth towel to keep warm and soft until ready to serve. Customize by adding your favorite fillings, such as sweet fruit preserves, Nutella, fresh fruit, or savory options like cheese and ham.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of milk or flour to achieve a batter consistency that spreads easily but is not too watery.
- Use a nonstick pan for best results and minimal sticking.
- If you prefer, substitute sweet butter with unsalted butter or oil.
- Crepes can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Play with fillings and toppings: both sweet and savory options work well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: crepes, thin pancakes, breakfast, French crepes, easy crepe recipe, simple batter
