Easy Quick Crepe Recipe

Here’s a few good tips on how to make great Crepes.

Smooth Batter – Having a consistent and lump free batter is key. This is why we sift the dry ingredients and once mixed in with the wet ingredients and mixed properly we put it through a Sieve again to take out any remaining lumps.

Resting – Allowing the batter to rest for just 30 minutes can make a world of difference to the finished texture of your Crepe.

Even and Thin Pouring – This is a mistake many of us can make. By tilting and swirling the batter around the pan more evenly will create a more uniform and perfect looking Crepe.

Cooking Time – Timing is key too! You can flip them over once they start to brown around the edges. Overcooking it can result in a more dry texture.

Crepe batter tends to have more liquid than Pancake batter which gives it a smoother and thinner consistency. They are also made with less Sugar than Pancakes which is ideal as that makes Crepes perfect for to enjoy sweet or savoury!

Pancakes are usually cooked after making the batter compared to letting Crepe batter rest for a while to give us a better looking texture.

Simply follow this recipe! Remember, practise makes perfect. Don’t rush your cooking, put some love into it and let your delicious batter rest for a while before cooking it and always make sure to follow the right steps to ensure a lump free liquid.

If you stick to the recommended ingredients this will also help you to make Crepes like a pro in no time.

You can enjoy lots of different toppings. For example you can fill it with some classic Nutella, drizzle it with Honey, Maple syrup, Vanilla Ice cream if you have a sweet tooth.

Fresh fruits are divine with this, Strawberries, kiwi, sliced Bananas.

You can even give them a light dusting of powdered Sugar or enjoy with a drizzle of Chocolate sauce. Get creative, they are so versatile they can be enjoyed with many different toppings both sweet and savoury!

If your in a rush to make this recipe for breakfast then you may want to skip this step, however it is important to ensuring you get a better Crepe.

Letting the batter rest for around 30 minutes is the sweet spot. This allows the flour some time to absorb the liquid more fully leading to a smoother texture.

While both Oil and Butter can be used to make tasty Crepes, they can give give characteristics to them.

It’s good to use a Neutral Oil that doesn’t have a strong flavour to it. This will help you focus the taste on the toppings or fillings.

Cooking Oils tend to have a higher smoke point than Butter which makes them ideal for making good Crepes.

Butter will add extra richness and flavour into it which is particularly good for those that enjoy the taste of Butter in dishes. Some people find that using Butter gives them a more flavourful and softer taste in their Crepes.

Using the right pan is one of the secrets to making Crepes like a pro. Try to use a hot non-stick pan or Iron Skillet for best results.

Using the right type of pan will allow your Crepes to cook more properly as well as heat up more evenly contributing to a more well cooked dish.