Perfectly thin crêpes made from a simple batter of flour, butter and eggs, milk and salt. Serve with your favourite toppings, either sweet or savoury.
Stop press. These Classic Crêpes are everything you remember from childhood, or that amazing food truck from that market you went to once. Seriously though, these crêpes are light and thin with just a hint of crispiness on the edge. They can be topped with a simple lemon and sugar combination, cream and chocolate sauce or the classic Nutella and banana. Savoury lovers don't despair - these also taste amazing with ham and cheese or any of your favourite savoury fillings. These would be a wonderful addition to a Christmas day breakfast or brunch.
Looking for more breakfast inspiration? Be sure to check out my Pancakes or Blender Waffles. Or for something a little more special, why not try my French Toast with Bacon and Banana.
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Ingredient notes:
- Flour: This recipe calls for plain white flour. There is no rising agent in this recipe as you want the crêpes to be thin and flat.
- Milk: You can use either cow's milk or a milk alternative to make these crêpes. The higher the fat content, the more tender the crêpes will be.
- Eggs: I used standard size 7 eggs, at room temperature.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.
Step by step instructions:
In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the milk and microwave for another 30 seconds. Whisk together, then add the eggs and whisk until combined. Sift in the flour and add the salt.
Whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour ⅓ cup of batter into the pan for each crêpe, swirling to form a thin layer.
Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until the edges lift, then flip. Slide the cooked crêpes onto a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding butter as needed.
Serve with whipped cream, Nutella or chocolate sauce or berries.
Recipe FAQs:
I wouldn't recommend adapting this recipe by substituting plain flour for gluten free flour. Most 'everyday' gluten free flour blends have a high xantham gum content. This will make the crêpes rubbery. You'd be better off finding a recipe with specific gluten free flours like tapioca starch, potato starch etc.
Cream, berries, chocolate sauce, maple syrup, lemon and sugar, Nutella and bananas are all excellent sweet toppings! Savoury crêpes can be filled with cheese, ham, mushrooms, smoked salmon and cream cheese.
Storage:
Crêpes are best served immediately on the day they are made. If you have any leftovers, you could store them in an airtight container in the pantry until the next day.
Top tips:
These crêpes can be served with sweet or savoury toppings and fillings.
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Classic Crêpes
Perfectly thin crêpes made from a simple batter of flour, butter and eggs, milk, salt. Serve with your favourite toppings.
Ingredients
- 30g butter (plus extra for frying)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup plain flour, 150g
- ¼ tsp salt
To serve
- Whipped cream
- Nutella or chocolate sauce
- Berries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the milk and microwave for another 30 seconds. Whisk together, then add the eggs and whisk until combined.
- Sift in the flour and add the salt. Whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour ⅓ cup of batter into the pan for each crepe, swirling to form a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until the edges lift, then flip.
- Slide the cooked crêpes onto a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding butter as needed.
- Serve with whipped cream, Nutella or chocolate sauce or berries.
Notes
- Serve with your favourite toppings such as lemon and sugar, Nutella, berry or caramel sauce, fresh fruit, or even savoury fillings like ham and cheese.
- These are best eaten fresh the day they are made.
- This recipe makes 6 medium crepes so feel free to double it if you want more.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 236Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 180mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 7g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
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