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Thin Crêpes Recipe

Yields1 ServingPreparation10 minsCooking40 minsTotal50 mins

These thin pancakes can be served with maple syrup, jam or even stuffed with a seafood, vegetable or meat filling.

Thin Crêpes Recipe

 3 eggs
 1 ⅓ cup milk
 1 ½ cup of water
 ½ teaspoon salt
 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
 3 tbsp butter, melted
 Vegetable oil, for cooking
 Maple syrup or syrup or filling of your choice
1

To prepare the dough, in a blender, combine the eggs, milk,1 cup of water and salt. Add the flour and butter. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

2

Whisk the dough together and add up to 1/2 cup of water until it has the consistency of heavy cream.

3

Prepare the utensils: ladles with a capacity of 2 tbsp (1 oz), a plate and metal spatula.

4

Heat an 8-inch (20-cm) skillet over medium Heat tthe skillet until a drop of water sizzles.
Lightly oil (you might not need to add oil for each crêpe). Tilt the pan and pour the contents of a ladle. Rotate the pan to spread the dough as quickly as possible. Remove excess dough if necessary.

5

Cook for about 1 minute or until the edges of the pancake begin to dry. Flip and cook for about 30 seconds, until small brown dots appear
under the pancake.

6

Drizzle with maple syrup just before serving.