Crepe Batter
4 eggs
1c AP flour
2tb sugar
1c milk
1/4c water or espresso
2tb Butter, melted
Pinch of salt
(if making a double batch, use only 6 eggs)
Temper all ingredients for 30 minutes
Beat eggs first, or mix in blender.
Add remaining ingredients to blender or whisk until smooth.
Cover and allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes while the flour rests and hydrates.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
Using nonstick spray coat the pan.
Pour approx 1.5oz of batter into the pan and immediately swirl. Its all in the wrist.
Cook crepe until bubbly and set. Flip and continue cooking for 30 seconds.
Set aside and keep warm until eating.
Not Nutella
1.5c Sunflower seeds (soaked in water for a few hours or overnight) (alternatively toasted and peeled hazelnuts will yield Nutella)
1-2tsp vanilla extract
1/4c cocoa powder, unsweetened
1/4c powdered sugar ( or alternative sweetener, honey, maple syrup, adjust to taste)
1tb coconut oil
¼-1/2c sunflower soaking water, or milk
Pinch of salt
Drain sunflower seed from water. Save the water for thin the mixture later.
In a food processor or blender, alternate pulsing and scraping down the sides of the bowl until a paste or butter begins to form. This may take up to 5 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and continue to puree until smooth.
Season with salt and additional sweetener as desired.
Allow to cool and store in an airtight container refrigerated.
Additional Toppings (Sweet or Savory)
Jam or Jelly
Granulated Sugar & Lemon Wedges
Powdered Sugar
Cheese and Sliced Ham
Fresh Fruit (Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries)
Equipment List
Food Processor (substitute blender)
Nonstick pan or skillet + nonstick spray or extra butter
Blender or Immersion stick blender (substitute bowl and whisk)
Ladle (optional but useful)
Spatula
Kitchen Towel