Ingredients
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4 Large eggs
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4 Tbsp Sugar
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1 1/2 cups MilkI use non-fat milk, but any will work. The more fat content in the milk, the thicker the crêpes will be
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1 cup Water
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2 cups All-Purpose Flour
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1 cold stick (for the pan) Butter
Directions
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Special EquipmentAlthough you can make crêpes in a normal frying pan on the stove, it can be very tricky with getting the exact temperature right, and it is difficult to perfectly spread the crêpe batter. I highly recommend an electric crêpe maker or griddle, like this one here: Electric Crepe Maker. No matter if you are using a normal pan or an electric griddle, you will definitely need a Batter Spreader and Wooden Spatula, like the ones pictured here. You can get them here as well: Batter Spreader and Wooden Spatula. |
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Make the Crêpe BatterIn a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, milk and water (either per hand or with an electric mixer). Gradually fold in the flour and mix until combined. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes to let the air bubbles out. |
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Heat the crêpe maker, griddle or pan (it can also be called a billig), until it is sizzling hot. Rub butter on it, then add one ladle of batter. Swirl with a wooden spreader. Let cook for about one minute - sometimes 2 is necessary per side depending on how hot your griddle or maker is. Flip with a wooden spatula and let cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes. You will know when each side is done when the wonderfully delicious brown spots form. Remove from the griddle, add more butter, and ladle on the next round of crêpe batter. Continue this process. |
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Note - if you are filling the crêpes right away, you may wish to put the individual crêpes back on the griddle and add the filling, then fold or roll. Traditional sweet Crêpe fillings: any type of jam or confiture, or chocolate or Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut spread, as pictured here. This confiture I made by cooking strawberries and raspberries with sugar. |
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Hearty Ham, Egg and Cheese Crêpe |
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Exquisite yet simple Camembert (or Brie) Crêpe with Fig Jam |
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Oven-Based Chicken and Spinach Filled Crêpe |
