Crêpes II
A proper vegetarian built around all-purpose flour, milk and eggs — roughly 55 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and whisk. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Whisk the flour, salt and sugar together in a bowl, then make a well in the centre and crack in the eggs.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking, drawing the flour in from the edges, until you have a smooth, thin batter with no lumps, then whisk in the melted butter.
- Cover the batter and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so the flour hydrates and the crêpes turn out tender.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and wipe it with a lightly oiled paper towel, then pour in a small ladle of batter and immediately swirl the pan so it coats the base in a thin even layer.
- Cook for about 1 minute until the underside is golden and the edges lift, then flip and cook the other side for 20 to 30 seconds more.
- Slide the crêpe onto a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, stacking them as you go, then serve with your choice of sweet or savoury fillings.
You'll use: Pan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Crêpes II take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Crêpes II vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Crêpes II is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Hans Francken - christoforos-winter-still-life-with-pancakes KMSKB.jpg (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.