Crêpe College - Making a Crêpe
Making a Crêpe
Making a Crêpe
What You Need
Crêpes are very simple to make, and there are only a few simple tools required to get the job done.
Here is a list of the basic tools required to make crêpes:
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Large Spoon/Ladle
- Whisk
- Measuring Cup
However, there are some additional tools you can use to help speed up the process:
- Electric Mixer
- Rubber Spatula
Choosing Your Recipe
Before you get started on making your first crêpe, you need to choose what type of crêpe you want to make! There are endless varieties of crêpes, so you have plenty to choose from, but for your benefit, Crêpe College has already done the work for you!
Crêpe College has compiled a few delicious recipes to get you started. Once you have completed the exam, check out our recipes section for complete recipes and cooking instructions.
*Remember, all that is really required for basic crêpe batter is Flour, Eggs, Milk, Water and Butter.
Preparation
Gather all of your required tools and ingredients, and make sure they are easily accessible to you while you make your batter.
First, remember to preheat your frying pan to a medium-low heat while you prepare your batter.
*The basic ingredients required to make a dessert crêpe are flour, eggs, milk, water, and butter. However, for this course, we will be using my "Low-Fat Vanilla Crêpe Recipe".
You will need these ingredients:
- Milk
- Water
- Eggs
- Flour
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Butter
- Cinnamon *optional
Pouring The Batter
After you have prepared your batter, you need to pour some batter onto the hot frying pan. There is a simple trick that will help you pour the batter properly:
Pour a couple large spoonfulls (or one ladle full) of batter onto the pan. While pouring with one hand, lift and tilt the pan in a slow, circular motion to spread the batter evenly.
Another trick to spreading the batter is by using a spatula, or crêpe rake.
*Don’t be afraid to add more batter to the pan if there isn’t enough.
Flipping The Crêpe
There are two main ways of flipping a crêpe:
With a spatula - slip the spatula under the edge of the crêpe and then carefully flip it over onto the opposite side.
With nothing at all - I find this way to be the most fun because it looks exciting, and there are less dishes to wash later. The trick to flipping the crêpe into the air is making sure that the crêpe isn’t stuck to the pan. *Practise with a crêpe you are willing to drop on the ground. It is always a good idea to practise flipping the crêpe away from the hot element - you do not want to drop your crêpe on an element!
