How to Make Crepes - Thin French Crepe Recipe

Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Start by sifting pastry flour into a large bowl.
  2. 2Add 1 tbsp of sugar and 1/4 tsp of salt to the flour and whisk to combine.
  3. 3Add milk and 2 whole eggs to the dry ingredients.
  4. 4Whisk the batter very well until super smooth.
  5. 5Strain the batter through a sieve and use a spatula to push it through to ensure no lumps.
  6. 6Melt some butter in a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat.
  7. 7Use a ladle to scoop a portion of the batter into the pan.
  8. 8Gently swirl the pan so the batter spreads out evenly across the surface.
  9. 9Cook for about one minute.
  10. 10Use a spatula to gently flip the crepe and cook for about another minute on the other side.
  11. 11Add any desired filling, such as Nutella, fruit, or jam.
  12. 12Fold the crepe into quarters.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pastry flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • butter
  • Nutella

Equipment

large bowlwhisksievespatulanon-stick pancast iron panladle

Tips

  • Sifting the flour helps to get rid of lumps for a smooth batter.
  • Whisk the batter until super smooth, unlike pancake batter.
  • Strain the batter through a sieve to ensure no lumps.
  • Gently swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly.
  • Cook for about one minute per side.