Crepes Alton Brown
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with Alton Brown's classic crepes recipe! These delicate, ultra-thin pancakes are made from a simple batter of all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, blended to silky perfection. Resting the batter ensures tender, pliable crepes, while the quick-cooking technique in a nonstick pan guarantees golden-brown results every time. Versatile and nearly effortless, these crepes are a blank canvas for a variety of fillings—think sweet options like Nutella, fresh berries, or whipped cream, or savory combinations like ham, cheese, or sautéed vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep, this foolproof recipe is perfect for impressing family and friends with a gourmet touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 4 large Eggs
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
In a blender, combine the all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
Blend on high speed for 20-30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator. This helps the gluten relax for tender crepes.
When ready to cook the crepes, heat a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan and immediately tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread the batter evenly into a thin layer.
Cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the edges begin to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
Carefully flip the crepe using a spatula or your fingers, and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute on the other side.
Remove the crepe from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter, re-spraying the pan as needed.
Serve the crepes warm with your choice of sweet or savory fillings, such as fresh berries, whipped cream, Nutella, ham, cheese, or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.5 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.1 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 916 mg | 305% | |
| Sodium | 987 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.2 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.0 mcg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1146 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
