# How to Make Crepes - Thin French Crepe Recipe

This is a simple and delicious basic crepe batter recipe that can be made in minutes, resulting in ultra-thin and delicate crepes with buttery crisp edges.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large bowl
- whisk
- sieve
- spatula
- non-stick pan
- cast iron pan
- ladle

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1nSfqV7bmw&pp=ygUMcmVjaXBlIGNyZXBl
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5ee6da24-5608-4427-96e9-73d5c9517aaf
- Extracted: 2026-03-04

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