Basic Crepe Recipe

Basic crepe recipe, this is very easy and simple to make. Always a popular one, with our family for breakfast or dessert.

I've been making these crepes lately for the kids breakfast, especially during weekends. Filled with Nutella, bananas. strawberries, blueberries, or even Scrumptious spiced stewed apples simply delicious...

How to make basic crepe recipe

Ingredient for basic crepe

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup fresh milk or water
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• pinch of salt

How cook basic crepe

• In a medium bowl sift together flour, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center
• Place the milk in a jug add egg, butter and whisk gently
• Pour milk slowly into dry ingredients and mix gently until smooth thin batter
• Preheat a non stick pan over a medium heat and melt small amount of butter or oil
• pour enough mixture into the pan and quickly swirl to coat evenly the bottom of the pan
• Cook for 1 minute or slightly brown, turn the crepe or flip gently to cook the other side for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cook the remaining batter. Stack the crepe on top of each, to keep it warm
• Make sure to keep mixing the batter each time you cook the crepe.

Crepe filling ideas

Sweet crepe filling

• Caster sugar and fresh squeeze of lemon it's so delightful
• Nutella and sliced bananas
• Caramel sauce
• Lemon curd
• Strawberries and whipped cream
• Honey

Savory filling

• Bacon and eggs
• Ham and cheese
• Omelette
• Creamy chicken and mushroom
• Prawns
• Sauteed mushroom and spinach
• Salad with avocado
• Vegemite with cheese