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Classic French Crepes (Sweet and Savoury)

Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 serves

Ingredients

  • 150 g plain flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 375 mL milk
  • 60 g butter, browned and cooled
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar (omit for savoury)
  • Extra butter for the pan

Instructions

  • Whisk flour, salt and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Crack the eggs in. Start whisking from the centre, drawing flour in slowly.
  • Add milk in a slow stream, whisking, until the batter is the consistency of thin cream and lump-free. Add the browned butter. Whisk again.
  • Cover and rest in the fridge at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
  • Heat a 22cm crepe or non-stick pan over medium. Brush with butter. Pour 60mL of batter into the pan, swirling immediately to coat thinly.
  • Cook 60-90 seconds until edges lift and the underside is golden. Flip with a spatula. Cook 30 seconds more.
  • Slide onto a plate. Stack as you go (they steam each other and stay soft).
  • For sweet: top with lemon and sugar, nutella, jam, or fresh berries. For savoury: ham and gruyere, mushroom bechamel, or smoked salmon and creme fraiche.