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Alton Brown Crepes: Perfect French-Style Pancakes

Alton Brown’s crepe recipe is a masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into delicate, French-style pancakes. These thin crepes offer endless possibilities for sweet or savory fillings and are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, bruncch, Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Servings 10 crepes
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • - 10-inch nonstick skillet
  • - Blender
  • - Flexible spatula
  • - Measuring cup with spout
  • - Crepe pan (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • - 3/4 cup whole or 2% milk
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, flour, butter, vanilla, and sugar. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Let the batter rest for at least 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling to coat evenly.
  • Cook for 1–1.5 minutes until the edges brown, then flip gently with a spatula and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Repeat until all batter is used. Serve immediately with your choice of filling.