March 14, 2025

French Crêpes (Thin & Delicate) Pancake

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

350

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) milk

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweet crêpes)

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

  • Mix the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, and optional sugar/vanilla until smooth and thin. Let the batter rest for 20–30 minutes.

    DALL·E 2025-03-08 15.03.32 - A mixing bowl with all-purpose flour, cracked eggs, milk, melted butter, and a pinch of salt being whisked into a smooth, thin crêpe batter. The bowl
  • Heat the pan: Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a small amount of butter.

    DALL·E 2025-03-08 12.35.30 - A non-stick frying pan heating on a stovetop, lightly greased with a small amount of butter melting evenly across the surface. The scene is set in a c
  • Cook the crêpe: Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan, tilting the pan to spread it evenly into a thin circle.

    DALL·E 2025-03-08 15.03.40 - A ladle pouring a thin stream of crêpe batter into a hot, greased non-stick pan, with the batter spreading evenly into a thin, round layer. Cozy home
  • Wait for bubbles: Cook for about 1–2 minutes until the edges lift and the bottom turns golden brown.

  • Flip the crêpe: Use a spatula to gently flip the crêpe and cook the other side for another 30–60 seconds.

    DALL·E 2025-03-08 15.03.44 - A spatula carefully flipping a thin, golden-brown crêpe in a non-stick pan, showing its perfectly cooked underside. Cozy home kitchen setting
  • Stack and serve: Remove from the pan and stack on a plate. Repeat until all batter is used. Serve with your favorite toppings — fresh fruit, Nutella, powdered sugar, lemon, or jam!

    DALL·E 2025-03-08 15.03.46 - A stack of thin, golden-brown French crêpes neatly piled on a white plate, ready for serving. The plate sits on a wooden kitchen counter with a cozy h

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