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Simple Crepes

Easier to make than you think, these versatile pancakes can be dressed up with sweet or savory toppings.

Simple Crepes

Super versatile and easier than you think, crepes are the perfect platform for brunch, lunch, and dinner ... and dessert. Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey shows you how easy it is to make crepes. Plus, she offers a few fresh ideas for using them.

Everyday Food, January/February 2011
  • Prep Time 35 minutes
  • Total Time 35 minutes plus resting
  • Yield Makes 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and butter.

  2. Puree until mixture is smooth and bubbles form on top, about 30 seconds. Let batter sit at least 15 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 day; whisk before using).

  3. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium. Lightly coat with butter. Add 1/3 cup batter and swirl to completely cover bottom of skillet. Cook until underside of crepe is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Loosen edge of crepe with a rubber spatula, then with your fingertips, quickly flip. Cook 1 minute more. Slide crepe out of skillet and repeat with remaining batter. (Coat pan with butter as needed.)

Cook's Note

Using a blender ensures a smooth crepe batter that has the consistency of heavy cream.

Recipe Reviews

  • jayajha
    28 Oct, 2012

    Works Perfectly. I halved the recipe because I didn't want so many. But made no other changes and got it right in one go. We had some delicious peanut-butter and chocolate crepe for an indulgent Sunday morning breakfast :)