Authentic French Crepes Recipe with Milk in 20 Minutes

1) 1 kg/35 oz of all-purpose flour (for about 30 crepes of 20 cm/9 inches)
2) zest from a lemon
3) a pinch of salt
4) 1 tbsp of vanilla extract
5) 5 tbsp for the batter + more for frying of sunflower oil
6) 3 eggs
7) 1.5 l/50 oz of cow milk

1) place the flour into a large bowl
2) grate zest from a lemon over the flour
3) add some salt and vanilla extract to the bowl
4) add 5 tbsp of sunflower oil to the bowl
5) break 3 eggs and add them to the bowl
6) gradually add milk to the bowl while stirring continuously by hand to avoid making flour lumps, the batter is ready for frying when it’s smooth and creamy
7) brush a frying pan with oil and wait until it’s hot
8) pour about a ladle of pancake batter into the pan and spread it into a thin layer
9) fry the crepe until golden on the bottom, then flip it and fry until browned evenly
10) take the crepe out from the pan and place it on a platter
11) continue in the same way with the rest of the batter

➡️ Crepes, named also French crepes, are thin pancakes originally from France that can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients. They’re cooked on a pan or griddle, then when they’re rolled or folded like a regular pancake.

➡️ The French are famous for their crepe recipes, which often call for special pans, starches, and other ingredients to bring out the best in the thin, delicate pancakes. Some crepe recipes even call for specific tools, such as a special crêpe pan or mandoline for ideal results.

➡️ Crepe, which means “crisp” in French, is a thin-as-paper pancake that is often served with sweet fillings or served as an appetizer. They are best served fresh out of the pan, sometimes with a little bit of warm sweet syrup on the side. Crepes can also be made in advance and refrigerated until ready to use. At that point, they can be heated in a pan and served.

📖 Read more about crepe types here.

➡️ Crepes are delicious, versatile, and can be tailored to fit any dietary preferences. But did you ever wonder what goes well with crepes?

➡️ If I were to ask you what goes well with crepes, you might say sweet things like chocolate, strawberries, or maple syrup. But savory foods can be delicious with crepes too! For example, you can make delicious crepe tacos with ground turkey and lettuce, or you can add savory cheese like goat cheese to the mix. You can also make savory crepes by adding things like cheese, tomatoes, and spinach to the batter.