How To Make Crêpes (2024)

March 28, 2015 By Dan Toombs

Want to learn how to make crepes? This recipe will get you fantastic results.

Whether you want to learn how to make crepes or you want to make pancakes like a pro, this recipe is for you.

Be sure to do it before Pancake day though. There’s no excuse for substandard crepes or pancakes on Pancake day!

Since my friends at Le Creuset sent me a non-stick crêpe pan to use in my recipes, I’ve been using it all the time.

My kids love them. In fact they love them so much they asked me to teach them how to make crepes and I did.

Sometimes we make them sweet but I prefer the savoury version. Crêpes are great on their own but I like to fill them with different things.

A bacon and cheese filling is great for breakfast. If you want to go all out, try this lobster and garlic confit filled crêpe recipe. It makes a delicious starter or main course.

For best results, be sure to use free range eggs and sift your flour. This will make a better batter.

Working ahead…

The batter can be made a day ahead of cooking. Many people find this much more convenient but the batter really doesn’t take long to make.

If you do make it earlier, be sure to whisk it well before cooking.

Getting the perfect crepes…

If you are new to crepe making, I can almost assure you that your first few crepes won’t look great. It takes practice.

I suggest doubling this recipe if this is your first go at this homemade crepe recipe. Practice makes perfect.

By the time you are ready to start serving, you’ll be making crepes like a pro!

If you like this recipe, you might like to try some of these too…

French Turbot and Sole Stew
Dosa with minced lamb
Dosa with onion and cheese

How To Made Crêpes

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 250g plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 free range eggs
• 400ml milk
• Butter for frying

Instructions

1. Sift the flour, salt and sugar into a bowl.
2. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and water together.
3. Pour the egg and milk mixture into the sifted flour and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
4. Heat a crêpe pan over medium heat and coat with a little butter.
5. Pour in enough batter to thinly and evenly cover the surface of the pan.
6. Fry for about a minute or until the crêpe easily comes away from the pan.
7. Flip over and cook for another minute.
8. Continue until all the batter is used. Place finished crêpes between pieces of wax paper while you are making the rest of the crepes.

Disclaimer: I received the Le Creuset crêpe pan free of charge for use in my recipes. I highly recommend getting one!

I hope you enjoy this easy homemade crepe recipe. If you do try it, please don’t be a stranger. Leave a comment. I’d love to hear from you.