How to Make Authentic French Crepes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: In a mixing bowl blend the eggs

   Let the batter rest for about 20 minutes before using. , If a black steel crepe pan is well seasoned, it will need little or no butter before receiving the batter. if it is not well seasoned, brush it thoroughly with butter before its use.
   
   Note:
   Crepes can also be made in a non-stick pan if desired. ,, repeat with the rest of the batter. ,
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   Step 2: vanilla

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   Step 3: and milk.

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   Step 4: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan and add to the batter

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   Step 5: whisking briefly until thin and smooth batter.

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   Step 6: Melt the remaining butter and use to brush the crepes pan as necessary.

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   Step 7: Using a ladle

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   Step 8: pour 1 ounce of batter into a very hot crepe pan

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   Step 9: rapidly dipping and moving the pan in a figure 8 motion so that the batter spreads thinly and evenly over the surface.

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    Step 10: Brown the crepe on one side about 40 seconds

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    Step 11: turn with a narrow spatula to brown the other side.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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