Basic Crepes Photo By Katherine Kapp Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the container once and then blending a few seconds more until batter is completely smooth. (To make by hand: Beat the eggs, egg whites and flour together in a bowl to form a paste, then gradually whisk in the milk, butter or oil and salt to form a smooth batter. Strain through a sieve to eliminate any lumps.)
  2. Place batter in a pitcher, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flour to expand. Batter can rest, refrigerated for several days.
  3. After that, it will turn gray and unpalatable.
  4. To make the crepes:
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  6. Remove batter from refrigerator, stir, and check the texture.
  7. It should be the consistency of half and half or light cream. If too thick, add a tablespoon or so of water to thin it.
  8. Heat pan on medium flame and brush or spray with light coating of oil or melted butter.
  9. When pan is hot, pour in about 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter and swirl to coat bottom of pan completely with a thin layer of batter.
  10. The process will go much faster if you can work two pans at a time. You can use bigger pans, but larger crepes are a bit more difficult to manage.
  11. When bubbles form and edges of crepe turn slightly golden (about 30 seconds), flip or turn crepe over and cook briefly on the other side (about 10 seconds).
  12. Remove finished crepe to a plate and repeat for desired number of crepes.
  13. Wrap cooled crepes in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
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  15. Crepes are almost infinitely adaptable, so it's really up to you what you put in them.
  16. For savory crepes, try spinach, asparagus, zucchini or broccoli sautéed briefly with a little onion and/or garlic and herb or spice seasonings such as thyme, basil, saffron or oregano. Add ham, cooked chicken, fish, sausage or seitan to make a heftier meal or to use up leftovers. Roll each crepe around desired filling, then top with cheese, cheese or tomato sauce, or béchamel.
  17. Because they are so easygoing, savory crepes can be filled and topped, then covered in foil and refrigerated or frozen until needed. To reheat: Place covered dish in oven and reheat at 350 degrees until heated completely through. Frozen crepes may be reheated directly without thawing. Timing will depend on size of pan.
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  19. For sweet crepes, use any favorite ice cream or frozen yoghurt with either cooked or raw fruit or chocolate sauce, or simply sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and add a tablespoon of liqueur or a squeeze or two of fresh orange juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 65.28 Kcal (273 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.2g 2%
Cholesterol 21.38mg 7%
Sodium 109.29mg 5%
Potassium 137.14mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.11g 3%
Sugars 3.78g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 95.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.49 Kcal (299 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.31g 2%
Cholesterol 23.41mg 7%
Sodium 119.69mg 5%
Potassium 150.18mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.97g 3%
Sugars 4.14g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 1%
Protein 4.37g 8%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 104.7mg 10%

* 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

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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