How to Make Crepes | French Crepe Recipe
About this recipe
Crepes are a versatile French dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day, whether for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or dinner. This recipe from The Cooking Foodie simplifies the process, making it easy to whip up a batch of delicious crepes at home.
With a few basic ingredients like flour, eggs, and milk, you can create thin, delicate crepes that can be filled with sweet or savory toppings. This video shows you how to achieve that perfect texture and flavor.
Ingredient notes
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour is equivalent to 125 grams.
- 1¼ cups of milk is equivalent to 300 milliliters.
- You can use oil for cooking instead of butter if preferred.
- Vanilla extract is optional and can be added for extra flavor.
Tips from The Cooking Foodie’s video
- Sift the flour before mixing to ensure a smooth batter without lumps.
- Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes at room temperature or in the fridge to improve the texture of the crepes.
- Use a non-stick pan and make sure to grease it between each crepe for easy flipping.
Good to know
- How many crepes does this recipe make?
- The recipe does not specify the yield, but it typically makes several crepes depending on the size.
- What can I use instead of Nutella or cream cheese for serving?
- The recipe suggests bananas and strawberries as optional toppings, but other fillings can be used as well.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to The Cooking Foodie: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, sift the flour, add salt and sugar, and stir.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until combined.
- 3
Gradually add the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until incorporated and smooth. Pour in melted butter and whisk until combined. Let stand at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (or in the fridge).
- 4
Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add butter or oil to coat.
- 5
Pour about 1/3 to 1/4 cup of the crepe batter, swirling it to evenly coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, flip, and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan between each crepe.
- 6
For serving suggestion 1: spread 1-2 tablespoons of Nutella, top with banana slices, fold, and serve.
- 7
For serving suggestion 2: spread 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese, top with strawberries, fold, and serve.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantities for optional toppings are inferred based on typical serving sizes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from The Cooking Foodie’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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