Classic French Crêpes

• 250g plain flour
• 3 large eggs
• 600ml whole milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for sweet crêpes)
• Butter for cooking
• To serve: lemon juice, sugar, jam, Nutella, or savory fillings

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt until completely smooth. Rest 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat a 20cm non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a tiny knob of butter.

3. 3

   Pour in a small ladleful of batter, immediately swirling to coat the pan thinly.

4. 4

   Cook 1–2 minutes until edges lift and underside is golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Stack on a warm plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

6. 6

   Serve with your choice of sweet or savory fillings.

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