Description
Unlock the secret to effortlessly delicious crepes with this simple pancake mix recipe. Achieve perfectly thin, pliable crepes every time, ready for your favorite sweet or savory fillings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) pancake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups milk (or water, as needed for consistency)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or neutral oil, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet crepes)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, eggs, 1 1/4 cups of milk (or water), melted butter (or oil), vanilla extract, and sugar (if using). Whisk until the batter is completely smooth and free of lumps. The batter should be very thin, resembling heavy cream. If it’s too thick, add the remaining milk or water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Heat an 8-10 inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Once hot, lightly grease the pan with a small amount of butter or oil, wiping out any excess with a paper towel.
- Pour about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter into the center of the hot pan, immediately tilting and swirling the pan to evenly coat the bottom with a thin layer of batter. Work quickly.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the first side, or until the edges begin to crisp and lift, and the surface looks set. Gently flip the crepe with a thin spatula and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until lightly golden.
- Slide the cooked crepe onto a plate. Continue cooking the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan between each crepe as needed. Keep cooked crepes warm by loosely covering them with foil or placing the plate over a pot of simmering water. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings or fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins