Description
Delicate French Crepes whisper elegance on your plate, promising a culinary journey through Paris’ charming streets. Crisp edges and silky centers invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic French delicacy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) melted butter or vegetable oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet crepes)
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cooking Preparation:
- Additional butter or oil for the pan
Instructions
- Whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, homogeneous mixture without lumps.
- Alternatively, utilize a blender to combine ingredients for precisely 30 seconds, ensuring complete integration.
- Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for minimum 30 minutes, permitting gluten relaxation and enhancing crepe texture.
- Select a nonstick skillet or specialized crepe pan, heating it over medium temperature.
- Delicately coat the pan’s surface with a minimal layer of butter or oil, using a paper towel to eliminate excess grease.
- Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter directly into the pan’s center, immediately rotating the pan to distribute the mixture into an ultrathin, uniform layer.
- Monitor the crepe’s underside, cooking until edges slightly lift and bottom transforms into a golden hue, typically requiring 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully slide a spatula underneath the crepe, flipping it to cook the opposite side for approximately 30 seconds.
- Transfer the completed crepe to a waiting plate, repeating the process with remaining batter.
- Periodically reapply a light grease to the pan between crepes to prevent sticking.
- Stack prepared crepes and drape with a clean kitchen towel to maintain warmth and prevent drying.
- Present with preferred fillings or accompaniments, creating a versatile culinary canvas.
Notes
- Resting the batter helps break down flour proteins, creating silkier, more tender crepes with smoother texture.
- Use a lightweight, shallow pan for even heat distribution and easier swirling of the delicate batter.
- Experiment with alternative flours like buckwheat or gluten-free blends for diverse dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Control pan temperature carefully to prevent burning; medium-low heat works best for golden, evenly cooked crepes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg