How to Make Crepes

Summary by Krater

Chef John demonstrates how to make classic French crepe batter and cook crepes in a non-stick skillet. He explains the ingredient proportions, the one-hour resting time, and the technique for flipping and cooling the crepes.

From the video

Answers: How do you make classic French crepes?

• french crepe batter
• cooking crepes in a skillet
• rest phase for crepe batter
• flipping crepes

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

What it concludes

• Crepe batter should rest for one hour before cooking.
• The biggest mistake people make is using crepe batter that is too thick, so thin it out with milk if needed.
• Crepes take about 45 seconds on the first side and 15 to 30 seconds on the second side.