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French Crepes Recipe
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French Crepes Recipe

Easy French Crepes Recipe, a truly gourmet breakfast or brunch better than at any fancy restaurant. Quick and easy to make, with an endless choice of fillings, these crepes are so delicious. A favourite recipe with kids too. Serve these crepes with any jam, nutella, peanut butter or just sugar, you are in for a treat! These crepes are a traditional French recipe, perfect for Pancake Day or any other time of the year.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 15 pancakes
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 250 g plain flour
  • 3 egg
  • 500 ml milk whole
  • 20 g butter melted
  • 3 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 1 /8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • salt a pinch
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly, add the sugar and salt and mix well until all combined.
  2. Add the milk, butter and sift the flour in gradually, whisking well until you get a smooth, lump-free batter.
  3. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In a large frying pan, add a few drops of oil and, using a ladle, pour some batter, tilting the pan so that it can spread evenly to cover the base of the pan.
  5. Fry for about 1 minute, then flip it over to cook on the other side too.
  6. Repeat with the rest of the batter, making sure you drip a tiny about of vegetable oil every time you make a new crêpe, that will prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  7. Cover with a clean tea towel before you serve.

Notes

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  • The secret to making perfect crêpes is spreading the batter onto the pan into a really thin layer.
  • It is crucial to use a non-stick pan, so you can flip the crêpes easily. It is beyond me how people used to cook in past without these fabulous non-stick pans, they are life saver. Once piled onto a plate, cover them either with a clean kitchen towel or foil, to keep nice and soft.

Nutrition Information

Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15 pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.