This simple crepe recipe will change your Saturday mornings forever. They’re delicate yet hearty and can be wrapped or folded around your favorite sweet or savory fillings and toppers. We like to serve them with fresh, Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream and seasonal fruit, or stuffed with eggs, bacon, and cheese for an elevated breakfast sandwich situation. I think you’re going to love these.
Light olive oil or other neutral oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until well combined. Add the salt and melted butter, whisk again.
While whisking, slowly add the all purpose flour until fully incorporated.
Heat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet on medium heat. Once warm, add a small amount of oil, just enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
Pour ¼ cup of the crepe batter into the skillet. Carefully raise the skillet by the handle and tilt in a circular motion until the batter thinly coats the entire surface of the bottom of the skillet. If there are holes, fill them with a bit of batter from the bowl.
Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat until little bubbles appear in the center of the crepe and the edges start to solidify. Flip with a thin spatula and cook for another 30 seconds or so. Place the finished crepe on your lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven at 200F for up to an hour while you finish the rest of the crepes, add to the stack as you finish them.
When all of the crepes are ready, fold them into triangles or tubes, or keep flat. Serve with freshly whipped cream and seasonal fruit, nutella and sliced banana, or savory meats, veggies, and cheeses. Enjoy!
Notes
These simple crepes freeze really well, with parchment squares in between, and can be kept in the freezer for two months to be pulled out and thawed as you need them.
The batter is neutral (not sweet, not savory) making it the perfect vessel for any direction you’d like to take your brunch - sweet and/or savory. Try with Gruyere and jam - one of my favorite combinations!
A lot of people enjoy the classic combination of hazelnut-chocolate spread and bananas. Spread in the center, fold or roll, and serve with banana slices and cocoa powder on top.