With the slight air of sophistication that their French origins bring, crêpes are a welcome change from standard Sunday brunch fare. Thin and light, they pair well with both sweet and savory filling options. Once you’ve mastered flipping the crêpe without tearing it – the only tricky part of this recipe – try cream cheese, sliced fruit or Nutella as fillings. For heartier additions, fill with cheese, pesto and small pieces of ham.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes (about 2 or 3 minutes per crepe) Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 10-12 crepes
Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup milk 1 cup flour 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra to butter the pan)
Directions: 1. Whisk together eggs, water, milk, flour and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
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2. Place frying pan over low heat and butter the pan. 3. Pour about a 1/4 cup of the batter in a circle into the frying pan so that it covers the pan in a thin layer. 4. Flip the crepe gently once the underside is fully cooked, turning a light golden color. The edges will start to curl up slightly and air pockets will form in the middle.
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Tip: Be patient. Because the crepes are thin, they can tear easily. If you have a hard time getting the spatula underneath it, wait a little longer to flip it. Many times the first crepe will be the “mess-up” crepe; the ones that follow will form more easily.
5. Cook until both sides are a light golden color. 6. Put your filling of choice in the center, then fold or roll the crepe up around it.
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Check out our video on how to flip a crêpe here.