How to Make Crepes

Crepes are for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. The process is simple; the result is delicious. This recipe is for the basic crepe with suggested fillings.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

1. For the basic crepe: In a large mixing bowl stir together milk, water and melted butter; add salt; With electric mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour, beating until smooth. (for sweet crepes, add 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla - for savory crepes, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach to batter)

2. On a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat, pour 1/4 cup of batter (for one crepe). Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until bottom is lightly browned. Turn; cook other side until lightly browned.

3. To make a chicken and mushroom filling: In a saucepan mix together 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/8 cup all-purpose flour and 1/8 cup butter; heat to boiling; boil one more minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add 1 cup chopped chicken and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Spread mixture down center of each crepe and roll up.

4. Banana dessert crepes: spread small amount of vanilla pudding down center of crepe; add sliced bananas; roll up; drizzle semi-sweet chocolate over top.

[AprilThomas]

on 3/8/2009 Saved your recipe to favorites so I can get it written down for myself. I've forgotten how great and versatile crepes can be. Thanks for posting, this sounds very good--soon as I get a small non-stick pan, we are going to have some of these.

[ljbinkop]

on 3/8/2009 This is a great recipe, thank you! My Mom used to make crepes all the time, she used to live in Paris!

[Smireles]

on 3/6/2009 Great recipe and instructions. 5*

[cmanny]

on 3/6/2009 Great recipes!! Never tried them at home, doesn't sound too hard!!

[drenee]

on 3/6/2009 mmmmmm, haven't had these in a while