Easy Homemade Crepes

Ready in

15 mins

Cuisine

International

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serving

4 Crepes

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~220 kcal

Spicy Level

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All Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. Prepare the Wet Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, crack one egg. Add 3 tablespoons of butter or oil, salt to taste, and 1 cup of water. these ingredients together until well combined.

  2. Add Flour and Mix Batter

    Gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the wet mixture. continuously until the batter is smooth and free of any lumps. Ensure it has a consistent, pourable consistency.

  3. Prepare the Pan

    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly brush the pan with a little oil to prevent the crepes from sticking.

  4. Cook the Crepes

    Pour a ladleful of the prepared batter into the hot pan. Immediately swirl the pan to spread the batter thinly and evenly across the bottom. Cook for about until the edges start to crisp and the surface looks set. Then, carefully flip the crepe and cook the other side for another to until lightly golden.

  5. Serve

    Once cooked, remove the crepe from the pan and place it on a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the crepes warm with your desired toppings.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
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  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.

  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)

  • No All-purpose flour?

    • White whole wheat flour (1:1)
    • 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and eggs.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add a teaspoon of sugarCustomise

    Add a teaspoon of sugar to the batter for sweet crepes.

  • Incorporate a pinch of vanilla

    Incorporate a pinch of vanilla extract for added flavor.

  • For savory crepesCustomise

    Add finely chopped herbs like chives or parsley to the batter.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Cooking tipEnsure the Batter Is Smooth and Lump

    Free for the best crepe texture.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Salt

    Adjust the amount of salt to your taste preference.

  • Cooking tipUse a Non

    Stick pan and lightly oil it for each crepe to prevent sticking.

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