Foolproof French Crepe: Tips For The Perfect Soft Texture
This easy crepe recipe brings the authentic taste of France to your kitchen. With a simple batter that comes together in minutes, you can make light, tender crepes that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dessert. The recipe is family-friendly, freezes well, and can be dressed up sweet or savory.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Non-stick crepe or frying pan
- Spatula
- Ladle or small measuring cup
- mixer or blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 70 g powdered milk
- 200 g flour
- 2 eggs
- 30 g sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 liter of still water
- 35 g melted butter
- 2 packets vanilla sugar or 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered milk, salt, vanilla.
- Slowly pour in the water while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Whisk in the melted butter until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
- To achieve a very soft texture, blend everything in a mixer to avoid any lumps. (optional)
- Heat a non-stick crepe or frying pan over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or oil if needed.
- Using a ladle or small measuring cup, pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the hot pan, tilting and swirling to evenly coat the bottom.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift and the center is set. Flip and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.