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Traditional French Crepes

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Delicate, light, and beautifully golden, these traditional French crêpes are a timeless classic. Made with simple pantry staples, the batter comes together in minutes and cooks into thin, silky crêpes perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them the French way with melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and a dusting of icing sugar, or customise with your favourite sweet fillings. Whether for a relaxed breakfast, brunch, or an elegant dessert, these crêpes are effortlessly delicious and always a crowd-pleaser.

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Traditional French Crêpes

Traditional French Crêpes

katrina
prep time
10 mins
cooking time
5 mins
servings
10
total time
15 mins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

  • Whisk

  • Ladel

  • Scales

Ingredients

  • 230g Gem plain flour

  • 1 tbsp Gem caster sugar

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 3 eggs

  • 500ml milk

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (optional)

  • Gem icing sugar to decorate

  • Lemon juice and butter to serve

Instructions

1
Place the flour, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the eggs and whisk until combined.
3
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously, until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
4
Whisk in the melted butter and vanilla extract (if using).
5
If you can, allow the better to rest for 10 minutes for best results.
6
Heat a lightly buttered crêpe pan or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
7
Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan, immediately tilting and rotating it to spread the batter into a thin, even layer.
8
Cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden, then flip and cook for a further 1 minute.
9
Serve hot with a brush of butter and a squeeze of lemon juice.
10
Dust with icing sugar and enjoy!
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