How to Make Crepes - Thin French Crepe Recipe
About this recipe
Crepes are a versatile and delicious type of thin pancake that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or even savory meals. This recipe from Dished makes it easy to whip up a batch of ultra-thin crepes at home, using simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.
What sets this crepe recipe apart is the emphasis on achieving a super smooth batter, which is key to getting those delicate, buttery edges. Plus, you don't need any special equipment—just a non-stick or cast iron pan will do the trick!
Ingredient notes
- You can use whole milk or any kind of milk for this recipe.
- For cooking, a sensible guess for the amount of butter needed is about 30g.
Tips from Dished’s video
- Sifting the flour is crucial as it helps eliminate lumps in the batter, ensuring your crepes come out beautifully smooth.
- Straining the batter through a sieve after whisking is important to achieve a lump-free consistency, which is essential for the ideal crepe texture.
- When cooking, gently swirl the pan after adding the batter to spread it evenly across the surface.
Good to know
- How many crepes does this recipe make?
- This recipe will make about 8-10 crepes.
- What type of milk can I use for the batter?
- You can use whole milk or any kind of milk for this recipe.
- What is the cooking time for each crepe?
- Cook each crepe for about 1 minute on one side, then flip and cook for another minute on the other side.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Dished: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Start by sifting pastry flour into a large bowl.
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the flour and whisk to combine.
- 3
Add the wet ingredients: 3/4 cup of milk followed by 2 whole eggs.
- 4
Whisk the batter until super smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- 5
Strain the batter through a sieve to achieve a smooth consistency.
- 6
Melt some butter in a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat.
- 7
Use a ladle to scoop a portion of batter into the pan and gently swirl to spread it evenly.
- 8
Cook for about 1 minute, then gently flip the crepe and cook for another minute on the other side.
- 9
Repeat until all batter is used, making about 8-10 crepes.
- 10
Add your desired filling, such as Nutella, fruit, or jam, and fold the crepe into quarters.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated butter quantity for cooking.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Dished’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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