Authentic Crepes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Authentic French Crepes recipe for breakfast or dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

132

Sugar

Fat

Crepes are a beloved French dish that have become popular all over the world. They can be eaten as a breakfast food with jam or Nutella, or as a dessert with fruit or whipped cream. This authentic French Crepes recipe yields crepes that are thin, tender and delicious with crispy edges. The recipe is easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients, making it a great weekend breakfast or dessert option for a lazy Sunday afternoon. The versatility of crepes allows you to get creative with your fillings or to keep it simple with just a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt, then create a well in the center.
2.	Add the eggs to the well and whisk, gradually mixing in the flour from the sides until you have a smooth batter.
3.	Add the vegetable oil and milk, whisking until fully combined. You can add rum or any other flavor at this step as well.
4.	Let the batter rest for 20-30 minutes to allow the gluten to develop.
5.	Preheat a non-stick crepe pan over medium-high heat.
6.	Once heated, ladle 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan and swirl the pan to spread the batter out into a thin layer.
7.	Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to brown, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds on the other side.
8.	Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes on a plate as they are cooked.

PROS

Crepes are a versatile food that can be eaten sweet or savory.

This recipe is easy to make and yields crepes that are thin, tender and delicious.

They can be served with a variety of fillings like Nutella, strawberries, Nutella and banana, or ham and cheese.

CONS

Crepes can be high in calories depending on the filling and toppings used.

They require a bit of practice to make the perfect circle-shaped crepes.

They are best eaten fresh and can become tough if stored for too long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crepes made with whole wheat flour can provide more fiber and nutrients than those made with white flour.
They also contain eggs and milk which are good sources of protein and other essential nutrients.

	500 g flour
	1 quart milk
	6 eggs
	2 tablespoons sugar
	2 tablespoons vegetable oil
	2 tablespoons rum extract ( or 2 tablespoons any other flavor like vanilla and almond essence )