Description
Crepes are a timeless culinary delight that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This simple yet versatile recipe transforms basic ingredients into delicate, buttery layers that can be filled with your favorite sweet or savory options. Whether you choose to indulge in rich Nutella and bananas or classic ham and cheese, these crepes promise to impress your family and friends at any gathering. Get ready to whisk up a scrumptious experience right at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional for sweet crepes)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and quickly swirl to create an even layer. Cook until edges lift (1-2 minutes), then flip and cook another minute until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining batter, stacking cooked crepes on a plate.
- Fill with desired sweet or savory fillings, fold or roll them up, and serve warm with toppings like syrup or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg