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American Crepes

Crepes are delightful thin pancakes perfect for impressing your loved ones, served with sweet or savory fillings for any time of day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crepes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter plus more for the skillet
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional, for sweet crepes
For Sweet Fillings (Optional but Recommended!)
  • Nutella, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or maple syrup.
  • Lemon juice and sugar for a tangy twist!
For Savory Fillings
  • Cooked spinach, cheese, ham, or scrambled eggs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine your flour, eggs, and salt. If you’re going the sweet route, sprinkle in the sugar. Gradually whisk in the milk, mixing until smooth. Add the melted butter.
  2. Let the crepe batter rest for about 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter to grease the pan.
  2. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling quickly to spread it into a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift.
  3. Flip the crepe using a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Repeat with the remaining batter, keeping finished crepes warm on a plate.
Serving
  1. Fill the crepes with your desired sweet or savory fillings.

Notes

If the batter is too thick, add a splash more milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze layers separated by parchment paper for up to a month.