Basic Crepes Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Crepes

• Flour
• Eggs
• Butter
• Milk
• Salt

How to Make Basic Crepes

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 large eggs, 1 1/4 cups milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and a pinch of salt.
2. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and batter is free of lumps (about 1 minute).
3. Let the batter rest for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight in the refrigerator) to allow the gluten to relax, resulting in more tender crêpes.
4. Heat a lightly oiled 6-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. A lightly greased crepe pan works especially well.
5. Once hot, pour 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the hot skillet.
6. Immediately lift and tilt the skillet to spread the batter evenly into a thin circle.
7. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until lightly golden brown and cooked through. Lower the heat if the crepes are browning too quickly.
8. To remove, gently flip the crepe and cook for about 30 seconds on the second side. Alternatively, carefully slide the crepe onto a plate.
9. Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining batter.
10. Serve your crêpes immediately with your favorite sweet or savory fillings. Enjoy!