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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk, divided use
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus whole butter for cooking crepes

Method

  • Whisk together the flour, eggs, 1/2 cup milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Continue whisking until you have a smooth batter.
  • Add the remaining cup of milk and stir well to combine.
  • Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill the batter for at least 30 minutes or several hours.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Just before you are ready to make the crepes, whisk in the melted butter.
  • The batter should be the consistency of heavy cream; if it is too thick, add milk slowly while whisking constantly until it is the right texture.
  • Heat a 9-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat.
  • Melt a teaspoon of butter in the pan or spray with vegetable spray and heat the pan until a drop of water "dances" across the surface.
  • Using a ladle or a measuring cup with a lip, pour about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan.
  • Hold the pan with 1 hand and pour the batter in with the other.
  • Swirl the pan while pouring so that the batter covers the pan thinly and evenly for each crepe.
  • Pour off any excess batter.
  • Try not to leave any holes.
  • After the first few crepes you will know exactly how much batter your pan will hold.
  • Cook the crepe over medium-high heat until the edges turn brown, about 15 seconds.
  • Flip the crepe using a small spatula and your fingers.
  • Cook on the second side for another 10 to 15 seconds.
  • The second side will not be as evenly browned as the first side.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and invert it over a warm plate to stack the crepes.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.
  • Continue making crepes with remaining batter, adjusting the heat as needed.
  • If not using immediately, place a square of waxed paper between each 1, place in a resealable plastic bag and store in the refrigerator.
  • Crepes can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for several months.
  • Reheat uncovered in a low oven (250 degrees) for 15 minutes or until warm.
  • Fill with your favorite filling.