Name: Homemade Crepes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ cups milk; 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking); 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweet crepes); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional); ¼ teaspoon salt

Description

This Homemade Crepes recipe offers a simple and delicious way to make thin, delicate French pancakes perfect for breakfast or dessert. The batter is smooth and easy to prepare with basic ingredients like flour, eggs, and milk, and the crepes cook quickly on the stovetop for a versatile dish that can be filled with sweet or savory toppings.

Ingredients

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Crepe Batter

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Prepare the Batter: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, and sugar and vanilla if using. Blend or whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to improve texture.
Heat the Pan: Warm a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
Cook the Crepes: Pour about ¼ cup of the batter into the center of the pan and quickly swirl to spread it into a thin, even layer covering the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the edges begin to lift and the underside turns lightly golden.
Flip the Crepe: Carefully flip the crepe with a spatula and cook the other side for another 30 to 60 seconds until set and lightly browned.
Repeat and Serve: Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan lightly as necessary. Serve the warm crepes with your choice of sweet or savory fillings.

Notes

For sweet crepes, try fillings like Nutella, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or jam for a delightful treat.
For savory crepes, omit the sugar and vanilla from the batter and fill with ingredients such as ham, cheese, eggs, or sautéed vegetables.
Crepes can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage, making meal prep easy.