Basic Crepes




Serving size: 1 8-inch crepe
Yield: about 12 (8-inch) or 16 (6-inch) crepes
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 30 mins
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Basic Crepes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4
    cups milk
  • 1
    cup all-purpose flour
  • 1
    egg
  • 1
    teaspoon cooking oil
  • 1/4
    teaspoon baking powder
Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender container. For dinner crepes, add 1/4 teaspoon salt. For dessert crepes, add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon sugar instead of salt. Cover and blend until smooth. If desired, flavor batter.

2. Heat a lightly greased 6- or 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Pour 2 tablespoons of batter into center of skillet (use 3 tablespoons batter for an 8-inch skillet). Lift and tilt skillet to spread batter and coat bottom of pan. Return to heat. Cook for 1 minute or until light brown. Turn with a spatula, and cook second side for 30 seconds.

3. Slide finished crepes onto paper towels. For filled crepes, spoon filling into center; roll or fold crepe while still in the pan; slide carefully onto plate. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet and stirring batter if needed. Makes about 12 (8-inch) or 16 ( 6-inch) crepes.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Variation Desert Crepe Ideas:Flavor the basic crepe batter with one or two of the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder, 2 tablespoons mashed ripe banana, 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries, or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Fill dessert crepes with one of the following combinations: sliced bananas; chopped toasted walnuts, and a touch of maple syrup; fresh fruit slices, granola, and fruit-flavor yogurt; mixed fresh berries and plain or vanilla yogurt; or soft-style cream cheese combined with fruit preserves or lemon curd.
Nutrition Facts (Basic Crepes)
  • Calories 60,
  • Protein (gm) 2,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 9,
  • Fat, total (gm) 1,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 20,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 1,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 97,
  • Folate (µg) 4,
  • Sodium (mg) 26,
  • Calcium (DV %) 40,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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anonymous wrote:

They are a-mazing! Super simple. I would double the recipie for 2-3 people.

6/8/2010 08:40:06 PM Report Abuse

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