How to Make Grandma Knobel's Crepes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of a homemade crepe, especially when it's made from a cherished family recipe. Grandma Knobel's crepes have been a staple in our family for generations, and for good reason. These delicate, thin pancakes are perfect for any time of day, whether it's for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat after dinner. The secret to their deliciousness? A simple batter and a lot of love.

Grandma Knobel, or Nana as we called her, was a master in the kitchen. She cou...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, divided, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 6 crepes

  • Sift flour, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla and whisk until smooth and slightly thinner than a regular pancake batter; do not overmix the batter or it will result in tougher crepes.
  • Heat an 8- to 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to the center of the pan.
  • Pour about 1/2 cup batter into the dot of oil. Hold the skillet by the handle and tilt the pan around so the batter evenly coats the entire skillet; the crepe should be about 1/8-inch thick. Cook until the bottom is medium brown, the top is dry, and the edges are starting to curl, about 1 minute. Flip the crepe and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 30 seconds. If each crepe takes longer than 2 minutes to cook, the batter may need to be thinner or you may need to use a higher heat.
  • Place crepe on a plate with a dab of butter on top. Drizzle with maple syrup, roll up, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
  • Repeat Steps 3 and 4, adding more avocado oil to the skillet as needed.
  • Nutrition

    525 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 206mg
    • Sodium: 285mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 186mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 325mg