Crepes

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Crepe Expectations

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (106)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(106)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
17 to 22 crepes

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 1 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 26 min

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Ingredients

2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
Butter, for coating the pan

Directions

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and pulse for 10 seconds. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours.

Heat a small non-stick pan. Add butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 10 seconds and remove to the cutting board. Lay them out flat so they can cool. Continue until all batter is gone. After they have cooled you can stack them and store in sealable plastic bags in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to two months. When using frozen crepes, thaw on a rack before gently peeling apart.

*Savory Variation Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the egg mixture.

*Sweet Variation Add 21/2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur to the egg mixture.

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Comments & Reviews

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J Saint Paul, MN 02-06-2010
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Excellent crepes!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these using whole wheat pastry flour, which was the most handy container when I was making these. They worked out... extremely well with the whole wheat flour! I'll definitely be making these again - my husband and I loved them and we were shocked to see our kids eat four filled crepes each. It's a ringing endorsement for those picky eaters to eat more than one of anything!Read more
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Stephanie Orlando, FL 02-01-2010
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Easy and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These crepes were super easy--just a couple seconds in the blender then only a few minutes of cook time! I filled them with... a strawberry cinnamon sauce I made and whipped cream, so good!!!Read more
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Allison Lubbock, TX 01-29-2010
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Awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This crepe recipe is aces and fool proof. Alton bestill my heart!
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Amy Pullman, WA 01-25-2010
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So Easy!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm a college student without a lot of time or fancy equipment. I put the flour in a bowl and proceeded by adding the milk,... water, eggs, and butter. I also added the sugar and vanilla. I whisked until there were no lumps and set it in the fridge for about 45 minutes. They came out fabulous, very tender and perfectly flavorful. Topped them with strawberries and whipped cream. Used a bit of a larger pan and got 10 crepes, folded into triangles for serving. Can't wait to make this recipe again, gonna try with nutella and powdered sugar. I highly recommend it....they're also easy to flip in the pan, didn't have any breakage!!!!Read more
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Kimberly San Jose, CA 01-24-2010
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Crepes in bed
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After watching the Worst Cooks in America episode where crepes were being made I decided I would try to make them, too. I... found this recipe and followed it to the letter. WOW! How easy. I made them this morning for my boyfriend and me with bacon and eggs inside. I also made one for myself with cottage cheese and fresh fruit inside. YUMMY!! The contestants on Worst Cooks in America must be just that.. the worst. Definitely will make this again and again.Read more
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Diana Calgary, AB 01-19-2010
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Whole Wheat Version
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe with whole wheat bread flour. Keeping the original batter, I filled the crepe with banana, and apple... fried in sugar and butter, and an egg and cream cheese savoury version. It was a hit with both my adult daughter and my Ukrainian mother. Read more