Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar
Make Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar, a French breakfast recipe with all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, large eggs. It has about 35 min, about 320 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar is a French breakfast recipe that takes about 35 min, makes 4 servings, has about 320 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonClassic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
How to make Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar
- To prepare the crêpe batter, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Ensure there are no lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1.5 cups whole milk, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth, thin batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours). This resting period allows the flour to fully hydrate and the gluten to relax, resulting in more tender crêpes.
- Heat an 8-inch non-stick crêpe pan or skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly brush the pan with a small amount of unsalted butter before cooking each crêpe.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the hot pan, immediately tilting and rotating the pan to spread the batter thinly and evenly over the entire bottom surface.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges begin to crisp and lift easily from the pan. The underside should be lightly golden brown.
- Carefully flip the crêpe with a thin spatula and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the second side is also lightly browned.
- Slide the cooked crêpe onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the crêpes as they are cooked, brushing the pan with butter as needed.
- To serve, spread a thin layer of unsalted butter on each warm crêpe, then sprinkle generously with granulated sugar. Fold each crêpe into quarters or roll it up, and serve immediately.
Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar FAQ
How do I make Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar?
Make Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar?
The main ingredients include all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, large eggs, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar take?
This recipe takes about 35 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Classic French Crêpes with Butter and Sugar?
Recipe Genius estimates about 320 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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