Basic Crepe Recipe Recipe

How to make it

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• Crepes
• Combine flour, sugar (if using) and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Make a well in center, break in eggs, then add extra yolks
• Add half the milk and gradually work into the flour with a whisk
• Beat lightly and smoothly, but do not over-mix.
• Add remaining milk gradually, whisking gently until will combined
• Transfer to a batter-bowl or pitcher, cover loosely and leave in cool place for 30 minutes
• Stir 1/4 C melted butter into batter before using
• Lightly brush a small frying pan (6 in) or crepe pan with a little of the remaining butter and heat until hot.
• Holding pan, pour in about 1/4 C of batter and tilt from side to side so batter runs into a thin, even layer across bottom of pan
• Place over moderate heat and cook about 1 minute or until crepe is brown around the edges and begins to curl away from pan
• Slide a palette knife or thin spatula under the crepe and flip it over; cook for an additional minute. Turn out onto wire rack lined with a clean tea towel and parchment, fold towel over crepe to keep moist,
• Cook remaining batter, stacking crepes between sheets of parchment until all batter is used. Can be frozen; thaw before separating