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Simple & Easy Crepes Recipe

A delicious and versatile breakfast recipe that feels super fancy but is incredibly easy...fill with sweet or savory! The batter is a perfect make-ahead brunch option too. (see notes)
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 7 minutes
Course: Breakfast Goodies

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter cooled slightly
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon of honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 1/4 cups of milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/8 teaspoon each of cinnamon and cardamom
  • Butter or spray oil for the pan

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse for 5 seconds.  Scrape down the sides and then pulse for another 5-10 seconds.  You want the mixture smooth and everything combined.  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 36 hours.
  • Heat a round 8-inch or 10-inch saute pan over medium heat.  Melt a little butter in the skillet or spray with olive oil and pour 1/4 cup of the chilled crepe batter into the center of the pan.  Immediately tilt and swirl the pan so that the batter forms a large circle up to the edges of the pan.  Let the batter cook for 1 minute, or until the edges begin to slightly brown.
  • Then very gently and carefully slip a thin spatula (or rubber spatula) underneath the crepe, and flip it to the other side.  Cook for another 45-60 seconds, then move the crepe to a plate and set aside.  Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a bit more butter or oil to the pan when needed so that the crepes don't stick.
    Serve immediately, filled or topped with your favorite ingredients.  These aren't great leftover, so I'd just save the leftover batter and make them fresh.

Notes

  • Note, I halve this recipe since it's just me, and make half of the crepes right away and store half of the batter in the fridge for the next day; full recipe makes about 10
  • Resting the batter for at least an hour is really important, but you can even make this the night before if that's easier.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crepe