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EASY Crepe Recipe for Beginners

Making crepes from scratch is super easy, cheap & so much fun-you just need a simple batter and a frying pan. Try this easy recipe, you will get homemade crepes in no time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Light Meal, Snack
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Crepes, Easy Crepes, Basic Crepes, Pancakes, Thin Pancakes, French Food,
Servings: 6 to 10 Crepes
Author: kanthi

Ingredients

  • 125 g all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 280 ml milk, warm, adjust as needed
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • Coconut oil for greasing

Instructions

  • Sift the flour into a mixing bowl. Add the salt and sugar and then whisk until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed with a wire whisk.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour and then break the eggs into it. Whisk the eggs slightly with the wire whisk while gradually adding the flour surrounding.
  • Add the milk to the flour and egg mixture, a little at time, whisking the flour surrounding into the liquid mixture until you have a thick paste.
  • Add the remaining milk and whisk vigorously until you have a smooth lump free batter.
  • Add melted butter and whisk until well combined.
  • Rest the batter for about 30 minutes on the counter. If resting more than 30 minutes, be sure to store the batter in the fridge.
  • Heat the pan over medium high until it heats up, then reduce the heat to medium before start cooking.
  • Lightly grease the pan with coconut oil with a folded paper towel. Be sure to wipe off excess oil.
  • Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the pan.
  • Lift and tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread the batter evenly and thinly.
  • Return the pan to heat and cook for about 40 seconds to 1 min until the top appears dry, edges begin to light brown.
  • Flip and cook on second side for about 10 sec.
  • Gently slide your crepe from the pan onto a plate and stack the crepes as you make them one on top of the other on the plate. Cover with a clean towel to keep them warm while you make the rest.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter adjusting the heat and greasing the pan with more oil as needed.