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Classic French Crêpes

French · Main

Thin, delicate, and buttery French crêpes that are incredibly versatile. Perfect for a breakfast spread with sweet toppings like berries and cream, or savory fillings like ham and cheese.

IntermediateVegetarian
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55 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs.

  2. Gradually whisk in the milk and melted butter

    Gradually whisk in the milk and melted butter until the batter is completely smooth and has the consistency of heavy cream. If lumps remain, strain the batter through a fine-mesh sieve.

  3. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest

    Cover the bowl and let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.

    30 min
  4. Heat a non-stick 8-inch skillet or crêpe pan

    Heat a non-stick 8-inch skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat. Lightly brush with melted butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan.

  5. Immediately tilt and swirl the pan so the batter coats the bottom

    Immediately tilt and swirl the pan so the batter coats the bottom in a thin, even layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and crisp.

    2 min
  6. Carefully flip the crêpe

    Carefully flip the crêpe using a thin spatula and cook the other side for about 30 seconds until set and lightly spotted. Slide onto a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.

    1 min

A little kitchen wisdom

Resting the batter for at least 30 minutes is the secret to a tender texture; it allows the gluten to relax and the flour to fully hydrate. For a perfectly thin crêpe, ensure your pan is well-heated before adding the batter.

What you'll need

Non-stick skilletMixing bowlWhiskFine-mesh sieveSpatula
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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The batter can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Whisk gently before using.

Store & enjoy

Store cooked crêpes stacked between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container. Reheat in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through, or microwave for 20 seconds.

Allergens

Contains wheat, gluten, milk, eggs.

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Classic French Crêpes
Step 1 of 6

Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs.