These French crêpes are light and thin with a slightly sweet batter that can be tasty by itself or complement a filling. Fill with anything sweet: marmalade, maple syrup, Nutella, powdered sugar, fresh fruit and berries, melted chocolate, etc. While mixing the batter, feel free to experiment with pinches of spices like nutmeg or cinnamon, or a couple drops of vanilla extract.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: makes 6 crêpes
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk (whole, 2% or skim)
2 tablespoons butter, melted + extra for the pan
2 eggs
Directions:
1. Mix the flour and sugar in a medium sized bowl.
2. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. (Tip: If you heat the milk in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, the clumps will dissolve faster.)
3. Add the 2 tablespoons of melted butter and whisk until smooth.
4. Add the eggs and whisk until the batter is smooth.
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5. Add butter to the pan and let it melt. Add as much butter as necessary to keep the crêpes from sticking to the pan.
6. Use a soup ladle or a 1/3 measuring cup to pour batter on the pan. The crêpes should be thin, so pour just enough for the batter to spread all over the pan.
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7. When the batter looks ready (not runny, tiny bubbles, crisp edges) flip the crêpe with a spatula.
8. Let the other side cook for another 1-2 minutes. Each side should be golden, with some brown spots. (Tip: if the pan is non-stick, the brown spots will not appear because there is less butter on the pan.)
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9. Repeat steps 5-8 until all the batter is used up.
10. Add fillings or toppings to taste.
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