Description
Delightful French Crepes weave culinary magic onto your plate, blending silky batter with endless sweet or savory possibilities. Crisp yet tender, these paper-thin pancakes invite you to savor each delicate bite of European breakfast perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and water in a mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous batter with no lumps.
- Allow the batter to relax and settle at ambient temperature for half an hour, which helps develop a smoother texture and more consistent crepe results.
- Select a 10-inch nonstick skillet and warm it over medium heat, ensuring an even surface temperature for perfect crepe preparation.
- Lightly coat the pan’s surface with a delicate brush of oil to prevent sticking and create a golden exterior.
- Carefully ladle approximately one-third cup of batter into the center of the heated skillet, immediately swirling and tilting the pan to distribute the mixture into a gossamer-thin layer.
- Monitor the crepe’s cooking process, watching for subtle golden edges and a delicate transformation of the surface from wet to matte.
- After approximately 1-2 minutes, gently flip the crepe using a thin spatula, allowing the reverse side to cook for an additional 30-60 seconds until achieving a light golden hue.
- Transfer the finished crepe to a waiting plate, covering with a clean kitchen towel to maintain warmth and prevent drying.
- Continue the process, reapplying a thin oil coating between each crepe to ensure consistent nonstick performance and beautiful golden coloration.
Notes
- Customize the batter by adding a pinch of sugar for sweet crepes or herbs for savory variations, giving your dish a personal touch.
- Ensure smooth batter consistency by whisking thoroughly or using a blender, eliminating any lumps for perfectly thin crepes.
- Experiment with alternative flours like buckwheat or gluten-free blends to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising texture.
- Store leftover crepes between parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating gently in a skillet to maintain their delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 211 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg