Quick and Easy Crepe Recipe for One UK Breakfast

Last updated on July 18, 2024

Craving a solo culinary adventure? This easy crepe recipe will make you feel like a French chef in your own kitchen!

So, you’ve got a hankering for crepes but don’t fancy feeding an army? Look no further, lone gourmand! This one-person crepe recipe is just the ticket. Let’s turn your kitchen into a mini Paris, minus the morning rush hour. You’ll have a light, crispy, golden crepe all to yourself. And yes, all the deets are right here. Bon appétit, solo style!

About the Recipe

about the recipe

Crepes: the delicate, versatile French lovechild of a pancake and an edible piece of art. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or whenever the ‘hangry’ monster strikes. Elegant yet simple, these crepes will make you look like a culinary wizard in no time.

  • Cooking Method: Pan-Frying
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine Type: French

Ingredients

  • 60g plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 150ml milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter for frying

Cooking Instructions

  1. Grab a mixing bowl. Combine flour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center, and crack in the egg.
  2. Whisk while slowly adding milk. This is your arm workout for the day. You’re welcome.
  3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add a smidge of butter. Think of it as buttering up your frying pan for a date.
  4. Pour in a small ladleful of batter, swirling to coat the base. Look at you, swirling like a pro!
  5. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift. Flip with the confidence of a gymnast. Cook another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Slide the crepe onto a plate. Rinse and repeat for any remaining batter.

Suggestions

  • Alternative Ingredients: Substitute milk with almond milk or any plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
  • Garnishing: Fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, or a sprinkle of sugar and lemon. Or go wild with Nutella and banana!
  • Cooking Tips: If your flipping skills need work, consider pre-flipping pep talks.