How to Make French Crepes | Allrecipes.com

Watch how to create delicious thin French pancakes, or crêpes, which you can fill with whatever you like. They make a memorable meal and a delicate dessert.

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[jemmafraser]

1 cup flour
1tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
sift
3 eggs
2 cups milk
beat
add flour to eggs and milk
2 tbs melted butter & mix

[nicolesmith]

"gradually add the flour mixture"
*pours the whole thing in*

[bluespongegaming]

I'm not sure what I just made, but I'm scared to eat it

[WhatGastby]

"Gradually add the flour mixture..."   *Dumps the entire bowl in*   O_o

[allrecipes]

That's disappointing, Askgdf Askgdf. We know how frustrating it is to not have a recipe work out. Here are some tips to help you be more successful on the next try.

If there are too many bubbles, that usually indicates the batter was over-beaten. Creating too much air in the batter will make large air bubbles visible while cooking. Then they'll pop and leave holes or bumps. Not what you want.

Also, did you let the batter "rest" in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to an hour? Overnight is even better if you can plan ahead. This step is important because it lets the gluten develop and bond with the eggs and milk.

Some cooks also recommend heating the milk and butter--just to warm--so the butter stays evenly distributed through the batter.

Do you have a dedicated crêpe pan? One used just for crêpes? They're inexpensive ($20), and their thin, flat surface ensures even cooking. 

Hope these tips help and you try the recipe again. We bet you're going to be a pro at making crepes in no time!

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, Yay Pandas.  You can try sour cream, cream cheese, a mix of mascarpone cheese with ricotta and sugar.  Enjoy!

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question. If you are making savory crepes, olive oil is fine to use. If you would like these crepes filled with something sweet, we would recommend using vegetable oil instead. Enjoy!

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, Rachel.  You can certainly make the crepes the night before and keep them refrigerated.  Try stacking them between layers of parchment or wax paper for ease.  Enjoy!

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question. This recipe will make 12 crepes. It is best to use all purpose flour, as written in the recipe. Let us know if you have a different type of flour on hand, and we'd be happy to suggest a way to substitute it for the all purpose.

[Karinkata]

I am from Bulgaria, and crepes are like part of our culture you can order them in any restaurant. Back home we call them pancakes.(We do not have the American style pancakes.) I have made crepes before from a recipe given to me by my mom, but Your recipe turned out like the crepes I have eat at restaurants. They TURNED OUT just PERFECT. Thank You. I like mine filled with honey and crushed walnuts.

[allrecipes]

Thanks for your question. Mixing the ingredients in one bowl should work OK, just make sure you sift the dry ingredients together first, and beat the eggs lightly before adding to the bowl. Hope that helps!

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, +Veronica Desiree.  This recipe makes 12 crepes, which should be the perfect number to serve 4.  Enjoy!

[SarthanPrintess]

This was the easiest recipe I found and the crepes came out perfectly! I added 1 tsp. of vanilla and 1 tbs of matcha powder and they turned out delicious :)

[hockey]

This video reminded me of 1990s infomercials at 2am

[mehnanana]

0:58 the egg whites on the table look like a smiley face😂

[DR-ycmp]

They came out perfect! Absolutely yummy.

I added to my finished crepe: half teaspoon of strawberry preserve spread out, and a teaspoon of sour cream spread out, then fold the crepe and...yummyness!

[allrecipes]

You may substitute oil in place of the butter, Arianxxkie Dabu, but the flavor of the crêpes won't be as rich.

[allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, Nisha. The flour is one of the key ingredients in this recipe. Please let us know if you have a hard time finding it.

[cookiesss]

Gradually add the flour mixture. *pours the whole bowl of flour in* 😂😂

[helpfulnatural]

Super simple to make and turned out great! And the 1st crepe was not a "throw away." I filled mine with toasted walnuts, pecans and cooked apples/cinnamon/sugar. Delicious! 😋