Ingredients
Crepe Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted ghee (or melted butter)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Cooking
- Additional melted butter (for brushing the skillet)
Instructions
- Blend: Add all the crepe batter ingredients to a blender, placing the liquid ingredients at the bottom to help the mixture blend smoothly. Blend the batter until it becomes completely smooth and well mixed.
- Store: Pour the batter into a measuring cup, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the batter to rest and thicken slightly. It can be stored for up to 48 hours.
- Preheat: Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Brush the skillet lightly with melted butter to prevent sticking and impart flavor.
- Cook Crepes: Holding the skillet in your dominant hand, pour about ¼ cup of batter into the center of the pan with your other hand. Tilt and rotate the skillet to spread the batter evenly into a thin layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the tops look dry and the edges lift away from the pan. Flip the crepe and cook for another 30 seconds until the second side is lightly golden with brown spots.
- Set Aside and Continue: Remove the finished crepe to a plate and continue cooking the remaining batter, stacking crepes one on top of the other. Crepes can be made up to one day in advance, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Resting the batter for at least an hour improves the texture and prevents tearing during cooking.
- Use an 8-inch skillet for best results to achieve evenly sized crepes.
- Brush the skillet with melted butter before cooking each crepe to keep them from sticking.
- The first crepe may be imperfect; it acts as a test crepe to season the pan.
- Crepes can be served with a variety of fillings such as fresh fruit, Nutella, cheese, or ham.
- For thinner crepes, you can add a little more water to the batter if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian