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Basic Whole Wheat French Crepes

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These can be used for desserts, breakfasts, snacks, even the main course! The batter needs to be refrigerated for at least 1 hour before cooking.

by Sharon123·published 2004-10-15

Breakfast

Servings

12 7inch crepes

Total time

8 min

prep 8 min

Calories / serving

55 kcal

Ingredients (5)

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Instructions (17 steps)

01Note: If you want to make regular crepes, not using whole wheat flour, use 3/4 cup milk, 2 tbs cold water, and substitute 3/4 cup white flour.
02In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt until well combined-about 20 seconds.
03Sift the flour into a medium size bowl or a 2 quart measuring cup, then add the liquid mixture, beating until well combined-about 1 minute.
04Or blend the eggs, milk, butter, and salt in an electric blender or food processor for 15 seconds; sprinkle in the flour and blend until smooth-about 30 seconds.
05Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let stand for at least 1 hour refrigerated or at room temperature. (The flour will swell to make a softer batter.) Will keep, refrigerated, for up to 4 hours.

06Brush butter on the bottom of a crepe pan or heavy 7-inch skillet.

07Set over moderate heat for about 30 seconds or until a drop of batter sizzles.

08Stir the batter well, pour 2 tablespoonfuls into the skillet, and quickly tip it back and forth so that the batter evenly coats the bottom.

09Cook until the crepe edges are golden brown-about 1 minute.

10Slide a spatula under the crepe, flip it over, and cook for about 30 seconds.

11Transfer to a warm plate.

12Repeat with the remaining batter, rebuttering the skillet when necessary.

13*At this point the crepes can be cooled to room temperature, separated by sheets of wax paper, and stored.

14Refrigerate, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, for up to 24 hours.

15Freeze, wrapped with aluminum foil and labeled, for up to 1 month at 0°F.

16Serve with your own favorite crepe filling or try Walnut Crepes with Mocha Sauce or Cinnamon Crepes with Caramel Sauce and Pecans.

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