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Classic French Bakery Style Crepes

These delicate crepes are thin, soft, and perfect for any filling you love.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 French· July 19, 2026
Classic French Bakery Style Crepes
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
55 minutes
Serves
4

There is something truly special about waking up to the smell of fresh crepes. This recipe comes from a traditional French bakery method, resulting in a batter that cooks up paper thin with those signature tender, lacy edges that everyone goes crazy for.

My best tip is to let the batter rest for at least thirty minutes before you start cooking. This allows the flour to fully hydrate, which makes your crepes much less likely to tear when you flip them in the pan.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the flour and eggs together in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Slowly add the milk and water while whisking to keep the batter smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in the salt and melted butter until everything is well combined.

  4. 4

    Cover the bowl and let the batter rest on your counter for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.

  6. 6

    Pour about one quarter cup of batter into the center of the pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom thinly.

  7. 7

    Cook for about one minute until the edges look golden and set, then flip carefully.

  8. 8

    Cook the other side for another 30 seconds and serve warm.

💡 Tips

You can serve these with simple lemon juice and sugar, or pile on fresh berries and whipped cream. Keep leftover crepes in the fridge covered with plastic wrap for up to two days and reheat them quickly in a warm skillet.

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