Crepes

🍳 Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ cups milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for the pan)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (for sweet crêpes)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sweet crêpes)
• Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Directions

1. 1
   Blend flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth. Refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to rest.
2. 2
   Heat a non-stick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat. Lightly butter the pan.
3. 3
   Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan and immediately swirl to coat the bottom in a thin, even layer.
4. 4
   Cook for 1–2 minutes until edges look dry and bottom is lightly golden. Flip and cook for 30 seconds more.
5. 5
   Stack finished crêpes on a plate. Fill with Nutella, fresh fruit, whipped cream, jam, or savory fillings. Fold and serve!

🌿 Health Benefits

Crêpes are a lighter alternative to pancakes, with less batter per serving. Eggs provide protein and essential vitamins. Filling with fresh fruit adds vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Savory crêpes filled with vegetables and eggs make a nutritious and satisfying meal.

📚 History

Crêpes originated in Brittany, a region in northwestern France, in the 13th century. Legend has it that a Breton housewife accidentally spilled thin porridge on a hot cooking stone, creating the first crêpe. The word “crêpe” comes from the Latin “crispus,” meaning curled. France celebrates La Chandeleur (Candlemas) on February 2nd as a national crêpe day. Today crêpes are enjoyed worldwide in both sweet and savory forms.

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