• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Recipe Garden

Easy Vegetable Recipes, Corn, Pancake Recipes & More

  • All Recipes
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • About
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
×

Easy Homemade Crepes From Scratch – Thin Breakfast Pancakes

Published: Jan 31, 2023 Modified: Feb 1, 2023 by Recipe Garden This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leave a Comment

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Easy crepes are thin French style pancakes perfect for a quick, delicious breakfast or brunch! Usually baking powder is not used in crepe recipe, but in this easy recipe to make plain homemade crepes we use a little baking powder as well, to give an extra soft and fluffy texture similar to American pancakes!

easy homemade crepes

If you are in a hurry but want to try some easy crepes for breakfast, do try this recipe to make quick but delicious crepes or thin pancakes recipe from scratch. These are also great for weekend breakfast, brunch, afterschool snacks etc!

I also have this delicious banana crepes which is another easy crepe recipe using ripe bananas!

easy homemade crepes
Contents hide
1 Easy Homemade Crepe Filling Ideas:
2 How To Make Easy Homemade Crepes From Scratch For Breakfast?
3 ingredients used:
4 Step by step instructions
5 How Long Does Crepe Batter Last In The Fridge?
6 Easy Homemade Crepes From Scratch – Thin Breakfast Pancakes
6.1 Ingredients
6.2 Instructions
6.2.1 To make crepe batter:
6.2.2 To make the crepes:
6.3 Nutrition

Easy Homemade Crepe Filling Ideas:

These are plain crepes which are also delicious and you can top it with maple syrup, honey, fresh fruits, whipped cream, powdered sugar etc just like you do for American pancakes.

easy homemade crepes

The popular way to enjoy crepes is to fill the crepes with your favorite crepe fillings and then roll them up and top with more fresh fruits, cream, powdered sugar, syrup etc as you desire.

Some of the popular and easy crepe filling ideas include:

cream cheese

whipped cream

sliced bananas

nutella

sliced strawberries

fresh blueberries, raspberries etc

caramel sauce

chocolate chips

chocolate sauce

fruit jams like strawberry jam

sauteed apple slices

apple pie filling

cinnamon apples

lemon curd

cottage cheese and pineapple

strawberry sauce

blueberry sauce

peach sauce

mango sauce

and so much more!

You may also use savory fillings like scrambled eggs, scallion cream cheese spread, veggies like sauteed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, spinach etc or feta cheese, ricotta cheese etc as you like!

So here is how you can make easy, quick and delicious homemade crepes from scratch!

How To Make Easy Homemade Crepes From Scratch For Breakfast?

easy homemade crepes

To make easy, delicious homemade crepes, we use the following ingredients.

ingredients used:

all purpose flour 1 cup

baking powder 1 teaspoon

eggs 2

sugar 4 tablespoons

milk 1.5 cups

vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

Step by step instructions

Place the flour in a large bowl. Add baking powder to the flour and mix well to combine evenly with the flour.

all purpose flour in a bowl

Beat the eggs in a different large bowl.

Add sugar to the beaten eggs and stir well to dissolve.

mix eggs with sugar

Add vanilla extract and milk also to the egg sugar mixture, stir well to combine!

eggs mixed with milk

Now slowly add the prepared egg milk sugar mixture to the dry flour mixture, stir well using a large spoon so all ingredients are well mixed to form the crepe batter.

making crepe batter
making crepe batter

It is ideal if the batter is smooth to make the best crepes, so if needed you should mix the batter very well to avoid any large lumps of flour in the batter.

However, while making crepe batter or pancake batter, a little bit of tiny lumps in the flour is fine too but you may run the batter through the blender to make a smooth batter to make it more better if you wish!

crepe batter

Once the crepe batter is formed, let us make the crepes.

To make the crepes:

It is best to use a good quality large sized non stick pan to make crepes, for the perfect smooth texture. You can also use good quality iron skillets (as I have done here), but I have noticed that the crepes tend to develop some brown spots when using skillets. If you do not want the brown spots, it is best to use a non stick pan.

To make the crepes, heat & grease a good quality large sized non stick pan with little butter (or use iron skillet). It is also important not to use a lot of butter since the batter of crepes is thin and it will result in the batter not spreading correctly. It is best to just grease the pan with a little butter so the melted butter is not flowing across the pan.

Once the pan is heated & greased with butter, pour about two ladles of thin crepe batter and slightly swirl around or using the ladle, simply spread the batter slightly thin to spread.

making crepe
making crepe

Cook in medium heat for about a minute, then carefully flip the crepe using a good quality spatula and cook the other side too for about a minute.

If you do not want to flip, you can cover the pan or skillet with a lid and let the crepe cook in the steam for a more softer texture!

Crepes cook pretty quickly, so make sure to watch out to avoid burning the crepe.

Once the crepe is cooked, transfer it to a serving plate.

easy homemade crepes

Similarly cook all crepes until the batter is over.

easy homemade crepes

Serve with powdered sugar, maple syrup, honey, whipped cream etc or use any fillings like fresh fruits (sliced bananas, fresh berries etc), cream cheese, jams or fruit spreads, nutella etc and roll up and enjoy as you like!

How Long Does Crepe Batter Last In The Fridge?

It is always best to make the crepes as soon as you make the batter and use it immediately for the best results. However, if you want to do meal planning in advance or if you just want to save it for later use, it is ideal to transfer the batter in good quality, air tight food containers and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

The crepe batter can last in the fridge for about 24 hours time or upto another few more hours if stored properly. It is not recommended to store the batter for more time since we use eggs and milk in the batter and that might get spoiled over time.

The batter may turn too thick in texture as it sits in the fridge so you might need to add little more milk or water as needed (add about only one tablespoon of liquid at a time and see if it is enough) and mix well to make the batter consistency right.

Below you can get the detailed recipe for easy, delicious homemade crepes from scratch.

easy homemade crepes

Easy Homemade Crepes From Scratch – Thin Breakfast Pancakes

Easy homemade crepes from scratch makes simple yet delicious breakfast, brunch or snack! You may enjoy it plain or with toppings or crepe fillings as you like!
No ratings yet
Print Pin Rate
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: easy crepes, homemade crepes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Recipe Garden

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

To make crepe batter:

  • Place the flour in a large bowl. Add baking powder to the flour and mix well to combine evenly with the flour.
  • Beat the eggs in a different large bowl.
  • Add sugar to the beaten eggs and stir well to dissolve.
  • Add vanilla extract and milk also to the egg sugar mixture, stir well to combine!
  • Now slowly add the prepared egg milk sugar mixture to the dry flour mixture, stir well using a large spoon so all ingredients are well mixed to form the crepe batter.
    It is ideal if the batter is smooth to make the best crepes, so if needed you should mix the batter very well to avoid any large lumps of flour in the batter.
    However, while making crepe batter or pancake batter, a little bit of tiny lumps in the flour is fine too but you may run the batter through the blender to make a smooth batter to make it more better if you wish!
  • Once the crepe batter is formed, let us make the crepes.

To make the crepes:

  • It is best to use a good quality large sized non stick pan to make crepes, for the perfect smooth texture. You can also use good quality iron skillets (as I have done here), but I have noticed that the crepes tend to develop some brown spots when using skillets. If you do not want the brown spots, it is best to use a non stick pan.
  • To make the crepes, heat & grease a good quality large sized non stick pan with little butter (or use iron skillet). It is also important not to use a lot of butter since the batter of crepes is thin and it will result in the batter not spreading correctly. It is best to just grease the pan with a little butter so the melted butter is not flowing across the pan.
  • Once the pan is heated & greased with butter, pour about two ladles of thin crepe batter and slightly swirl around or using the ladle, simply spread the batter slightly thin to spread.
  • Cook in medium heat for about a minute, then carefully flip the crepe using a good quality spatula and cook the other side too for about a minute.
    If you do not want to flip, you can cover the pan or skillet with a lid and let the crepe cook in the steam for a more softer texture!
    Crepes cook pretty quickly, so make sure to watch out to avoid burning the crepe.
  • Once the crepe is cooked, transfer it to a serving plate.
  • Similarly cook all crepes until the batter is over.
  • Serve with powdered sugar, maple syrup, honey, whipped cream etc or use any fillings like fresh fruits (sliced bananas, fresh berries etc), cream cheese, jams or fruit spreads, nutella etc and roll up and enjoy as you like!

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg
« Strawberry Juice Recipe
Whipped Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting (Vanilla Flavored) »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Popular Posts

  • Fluffy Pancakes Without Baking Powder Made From Scratch
  • Baked Frozen Mini Corn On The Cob With Foil In Oven
  • How To Toast Bread In Oven?
  • How To Cook Mung Beans Without Soaking – Green Moong Dal

AMAZON ASSOCIATE DISCLOSURE

Recipe Garden is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Footer

↑ back to top

About

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

About

Subscribe

Sign Up! for emails and updates

Resources

Resources

All Recipes

Recipe Index

Contact

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2021 RECIPE GARDEN

Copyright © 2023 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework