Alright, let's talk about crepes – those thin, lacy, and fabulous French pancakes that manage to capture the essence of culinary perfection. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just someone with a soft spot for deliciousness, these crepes will not disappoint! I love this recipe because it reminds me so much of my childhood. My mom was a fantastic baker, and I found my love of baking because of her. Thanks mom, I love you! So let's dive in and make these delicious, mouth-watering crepes together!
Equipment
I made this recipe with typical kitchen items and tools. No fancy crepe maker or anything, easy to accommodate you in the kitchen!
Ingredients
- Milk
- Eggs
- Olive oil
- Granulated sugar
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- Oil or butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, olive oil, sugar, salt, and milk. Whisk until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Sift in the Flour:
Gradually add the sifted flour to the wet ingredients, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth batter without lumps.
Grease and Heat the Pan:
Grease a large fry pan or skillet with butter or oil over medium heat. Make sure the pan is evenly coated.
Pour and Swirl:
Pour a ladleful of crepe batter into the center of the pan. Quickly lift the pan off the heat and tilt it in a circular motion to spread the batter thinly across the surface.
Cook and Flip:
Allow the crepe to cook on one side for a couple of minutes until the edges start to lightly brown. Be mindful not to overcook; the goal is a tender, not crunchy, crepe. Carefully flip the crepe to the other side using a spatula and cook for an additional minute or two.
Stack with Parchment Paper:
As you cook each crepe, stack them on a plate with parchment paper in between each layer. This prevents them from sticking together and maintains their delicate texture.
Top it Off:
Now comes the fun part – topping your crepes! Whether you prefer sweet or savory, the options are endless. Some delicious suggestions include homemade whipped cream, fresh strawberries, Nutella, sliced bananas, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of syrup.
Variations
One of my favorite parts is choosing my toppings and changing them each time. You can choose from a variety of topping choices. Some of my favorites are:
- Nutella
- Whipped Cream
- Syrup of choice
- Strawberries
- Bananas (with peanut butter is fantastic)
- Raspberries
- and much more!
Crepes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 eggs
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup flour sifted
- Oil or butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, sugar, salt and milk.
- Add the flour to the bowl and whisk until there are no more lumps.
- Grease a large fry pan or skillet with butter or oil and pour the crepe batter in and swirl the pan to spread batter evenly.
- Let the crepe cook on one side for a couple of minutes, but do not overcook or else it will be crunchy, and you don’t want that. Flip the crepe to the other side and let cook for a minute or two.
- Stack the crepes on a plate with parchment paper in between each crepe so that they don’t stick together.
- Enjoy with your favorite toppings. My favorites include my homemade whipped cream, strawberries, nutella, bananas, cinnamon and syrup!
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