Description
Learn how to make delicious thin pancakes, also known as crepes, with this easy crepe recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these homemade crepes can be filled with your favorite sweet or savory ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in milk and water.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Pour or ladle about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle, tilting the pan to spread the batter evenly into a thin crepe.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the edges lift easily.
- Flip the crepe and cook for another minute.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve your thin pancakes with your favorite crepe filling ideas or toppings.
Notes
- For thinner crepes, add a little more water to the batter.
- Ensure your pan is hot before adding the batter for best results.
- These crepes can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a day or two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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