Basic Crepes
This basic crepes recipe is a classic French delight that turns simple store cupboard staples into perfect, paper-thin pancakes!
Ingredients
Method
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and pulse for 10 seconds. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours.
Heat a small non-stick pan. Add butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 10 seconds and remove to the cutting board.
Lay them out flat so they can cool. Continue until all batter is gone. After they have cooled you can stack them and store in sealable plastic bags in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to two months. When using frozen crepes, thaw on a rack before gently peeling apart.
*Savory Variation Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the egg mixture.
*Sweet Variation Add 21/2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur to the egg mixture.
Our Basic Crepes Recipe is Flippin’ Fantastic!
A celebration of centuries-old tradition and timeless taste, this simple crepe recipe brings together everyday ingredients for a batter that’s as versatile as it is delicious. With roots tracing back to thirteenth century Brittany in France, crepes have long been a staple of French kitchens and street stalls, and now, your kitchen!
Said to have been born from a happy accident - a splash of thin porridge on a hot stone - this simple crepe recipe quickly became a beloved dish from fancy festivals to family tables. And the best bit is they’re easy to make at home.
The beauty of this easy crepe recipe lies in its simplicity and adaptability. Just whisk or blend the ingredients together until smooth, let the batter rest, then pour a thin layer into a hot pan. In moments, you’ll have golden, lacy crepes ready to roll, fold, or stack with your favourite fillings. Whether you go sweet with a squeeze of lemon and a dusting of sugar, scrumptious banana and Nutella crepes, or classic citrusy crepes Suzette, or you want to go savoury with ham, Gruyere and a fried egg, crepes are endlessly customisable and perfect at any time of day!
Our basic crepes recipe is nothing if not adaptable - stack them high for a show-stopping brunch, or fold them into quarters for a Parisian-inspired snack. And if you’re craving more continental classics, why not try your hand at chocolate croissants that taste like they’re fresh from a French patisserie, an all-Italian honey pistachio biscotti, or a traditional Greek baklava.
