How to Make the BEST Authentic French Crêpes
A classic recipe for thin, golden crêpes that are tender, flavorful, and endlessly versatile—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups / 190 g all-purpose flour
- 2½ tbsp / 35 g sugar
- 2 pinches salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp / 45 g melted butter
- 2 cups 0.5 litres whole milk
- 2 tsp flavor of choice: orange blossom extract, cognac, vanilla...
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: in a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add Eggs: create a well in the center of your flour mixture and crack in the eggs. Whisk thoroughly until smooth.
- Incorporate Butter: stir in melted butter, whisking until fully integrated into the batter.
- Pour in Milk: gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the batter is thin and smooth.
- Flavor it Up: stir in your choice of orange blossom extract, cognac, or vanilla for added depth of flavor.
- Cook the Crêpes: heat a lightly greased non-stick pan or crêpe pan over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup (60 ml) batter into the center and quickly swirl to coat the pan thinly. Cook until edges turn golden (about 1 minute), then flip and cook another 30 seconds.
- Serve and Enjoy: serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as fruit jam, maple syrup, honey, or cinnamon sugar. Voilà! Your authentic French crêpes are ready to impress. Bon appétit!
