Thin Crepes (Clătite)
Thin Crepes (Clătite)
Ingredients
For the Crepes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups warm milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for greasing pan, or as needed
Optional Fillings
- 1/2 cup cherry jam
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. The batter will be thick at this stage.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Slowly pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly until the batter is smooth. Stir in the melted unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the crepe batter rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. This allows the flour to fully hydrate, resulting in more tender crepes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Heat an 8-inch non-stick frying pan or crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with about 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil, wiping any excess with a paper towel.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot pan. Immediately tilt and swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly into a thin layer across the entire bottom surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Cook the crepe for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on the first side, or until the edges begin to crisp and the bottom is golden brown. Gently loosen the edges with a spatula, then flip the crepe.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute on the second side, until lightly golden. Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan between crepes as needed.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Serve the crepes warm. Spread with your choice of cherry jam, chocolate hazelnut spread, or a mixture of honey and chopped nuts. Roll or fold the crepes before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
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Thin Crepes (Clătite)
Ingredients
For the Crepes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups warm milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for greasing pan, or as needed
Optional Fillings
- 1/2 cup cherry jam
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. The batter will be thick at this stage.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Slowly pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly until the batter is smooth. Stir in the melted unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the crepe batter rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. This allows the flour to fully hydrate, resulting in more tender crepes.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Heat an 8-inch non-stick frying pan or crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with about 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil, wiping any excess with a paper towel.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot pan. Immediately tilt and swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly into a thin layer across the entire bottom surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Cook the crepe for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on the first side, or until the edges begin to crisp and the bottom is golden brown. Gently loosen the edges with a spatula, then flip the crepe.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute on the second side, until lightly golden. Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan between crepes as needed.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Serve the crepes warm. Spread with your choice of cherry jam, chocolate hazelnut spread, or a mixture of honey and chopped nuts. Roll or fold the crepes before serving.
⏱️ 3 min