Basic Sweet Crepes

"This recipe is from "JOY of COOKING" and it is the best Crepe recipe I know of. I make it all the time, in a blender, leaving it overnight in the refrigerator, to fix strawberry crepes for Sunday breakfast."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Pour the batter into a pitcher or other container with a pouring lip.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 30 minutes or in refrigerate for up to 2 days. (This allows the flour to thoroughly absorb the liquid and gives the gluten in the flour a chance to relax.).
  • Place a nonstick or seasoned crepe pan over medium heat. Coat the pan with a little unsalted butter.
  • Stir the batter and pour about 2 tablespoons into the pan, lifting the pan off the heat and tilting and rotating it so that the batter forms an even, very thin layer. Cook until the top is set and the underside is golden. Turn the crepe over, using a spatula or your fingers (fingers work best here) and cook until the second side is lightly browned. Remove the crepe to a piece of wax paper. Continue cooking the rest of the crepes, buttering the pan and stirring the batter before starting each one.
  • Stack the finished crepes between sheets of wax paper.
  • Use immediately or let cool, wrap airtight and freeze for up to 1 month.

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Reviews

  1. This recipe was great, however I always add a tablespoon or so of vanilla essence. It gives the crepes a better taste, and I always spread nutella on them, my mom and younger brother love them!
     
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My husband and I are full time RVers (in a 5th wheel RV, our home on wheels) and have been for 10 years. That means we are both retired and do nothin' but travel wherever and whenever we want to. All our kids are grown and have their own families, all in Texas. We are originally from Texas (Pasadena) and sure do enjoy travelling. We are now back in Texas, a little town called (UPDATE) PIPE CREEK and will be here for awhile. We have been all over the United States, in all seasons. We do still have the Northeast to explore yet. My passion is cookin'. And travelin'. My husband and I cook together well, too. My pet peeve is inconsiderate people. I also enjoy crafts and making jewelry or working on my scrollsaw.
 
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