Description
This Foolproof Crêpes recipe delivers delicate, thin French pancakes that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, flour, and club soda, these crêpes are easy to prepare and incredibly versatile. Whether topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or your favorite spreads, these crêpes are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Crêpe Batter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup club soda
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil)
- Grated lemon zest or orange zest, to taste
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add flavor and fat: Incorporate the club soda, melted butter (or oil), your choice of grated citrus zest, and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together until uniformly smooth.
- Incorporate flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour into the wet mixture while continually whisking to avoid lumps, forming a smooth, thin batter. Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to improve texture.
- Cook crêpes: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Pour a few tablespoons of batter into the skillet and tilt to spread it thinly and evenly. Cook each crêpe until lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the warm crêpes with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or spreads for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Resting the batter helps develop gluten and ensures tender crêpes.
- You can substitute club soda with sparkling water if desired.
- Use a nonstick skillet for easy flipping and cooking.
- For sweeter crêpes, add a tablespoon of sugar to the batter.
- Crêpes can be made ahead and kept warm in a low oven or refrigerated and reheated gently.
