Homemade Basic Crepe Recipe

How to make it

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• in a blender: place all the above ingredients EXCEPT the butter
• blend on a low speed until very smooth
• add melted butter. mix in don't beat
• let mixture stand at least 2 hours before cooking
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• Cooking crepes:
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• heat small skillet about 5 1/2 inches in diameter over med. high heat
• when the skillet is hot add 1/2 teasp. butter
• swirl around the bottom and sides of the skillet
• pour in 1 TBSP. batter.
• rotate and tilt the pan VERY QUICKLY. to spread the batter around the bottom of the pan.
• this must be done before the batter has a chance to set..
• ( once you get the hang of that it's very easy..and quick) the first ones may come out a little thick... they still taste fine!!
• Cook crepe for 1 min., or until it is set and brown
• loosen sides with a spatula and flip crepe over quickly with your fingers.
• lightly brown second side. you don't want it as brown as the first side
• the second side is the inside of the crepe..
• stack crepes on top of each other until you are finished
• if they are for a savory dish .. meat etc.. you can stack them between paper towels or dust them very lightly with flour to keep from sticking together
• if they are for a dessert, you can lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar to keep them from sticking together
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• STORAGE:
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• you can make these ahead of time . they will keep several days in the refrigerator if wrapped...
• or they can be frozen...
• let crepes sit at room temperature for easy separation before using