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Crispy and Fluffy French Street Crêpes

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy edges and fluffy centers, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a subtle vanilla twist for authentic French street flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tbsp (45g) melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • Optional for serving: powdered sugar, fresh berries, Nutella, lemon wedges, or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir to mix evenly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs until slightly frothy. Add 1 1/4 cups whole milk, 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter (not too hot), and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  3. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. The batter should be thin but not watery, like heavy cream.
  4. Let the batter rest uncovered for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat. Test by sprinkling a few drops of water; they should sizzle and evaporate quickly.
  6. Lightly grease the pan with a thin layer of butter using a paper towel.
  7. Pour about 1/4 cup (60ml) of batter into the center of the pan. Immediately tilt and swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly in a thin layer.
  8. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges lift and crisp, and the bottom is golden brown.
  9. Using a thin spatula, gently loosen edges and flip. Cook the other side for 30-45 seconds until lightly golden and cooked through.
  10. Transfer the cooked crêpe to a cooling rack or plate. Butter the pan lightly between crêpes and repeat until all batter is used.
  11. Serve warm with your favorite fillings or toppings.

Notes

Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes to hydrate the flour and relax gluten for tender crêpes. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Butter the pan sparingly between crêpes to prevent sticking without greasiness. If batter is too thick after resting, whisk in a couple tablespoons of milk. Use a thin spatula and wait until edges lift naturally before flipping.

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