Homemade Basic Crepe Recipe

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Homemade Basic Crepe
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp. sifted flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp. melted butter
  • 4 tbsp. sugar
  • optional: 1 1/2 tbsp. cognac
  • or 1/2 teasp. of your favorite favor extract

Directions:

  1. In a blender: place all the above ingredients EXCEPT the butter
  2. Blend on a low speed until very smooth
  3. Add melted butter. mix in don't beat
  4. Let mixture stand at least 2 hours before cooking
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  6. Cooking crepes:
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  8. Heat small skillet about 5 1/2 inches in diameter over med. high heat
  9. When the skillet is hot add 1/2 teasp. butter
  10. Swirl around the bottom and sides of the skillet
  11. Pour in 1 TBSP. batter.
  12. Rotate and tilt the pan VERY QUICKLY. to spread the batter around the bottom of the pan.
  13. This must be done before the batter has a chance to set..
  14. ( once you get the hang of that it's very easy..and quick) the first ones may come out a little thick... they still taste fine!!
  15. Cook crepe for 1 min., or until it is set and brown
  16. Loosen sides with a spatula and flip crepe over quickly with your fingers.
  17. Lightly brown second side. you don't want it as brown as the first side
  18. The second side is the inside of the crepe..
  19. Stack crepes on top of each other until you are finished
  20. If they are for a savory dish .. meat etc.. you can stack them between paper towels or dust them very lightly with flour to keep from sticking together
  21. If they are for a dessert, you can lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar to keep them from sticking together
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  23. STORAGE:
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  25. You can make these ahead of time . they will keep several days in the refrigerator if wrapped...
  26. Or they can be frozen...
  27. Let crepes sit at room temperature for easy separation before using
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 76.88 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.77g 4%
Cholesterol 26.45mg 9%
Sodium 188.86mg 8%
Potassium 52.67mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.04g 3%
Sugars 2.49g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 2.36g 5%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 48.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.08 Kcal (800 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.89g 4%
Cholesterol 65.72mg 9%
Sodium 469.36mg 8%
Potassium 130.89mg 1%
Total Carbs 24.95g 3%
Sugars 6.18g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 3%
Protein 5.87g 5%
Iron 1.5mg 3%
Calcium 120.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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