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Homemade Russian Crepes (Basic Recipe)

ByMarina Rizhkov Posted onApril 17, 2023June 21, 2023 Updated onJune 21, 2023

Indulge in a classic breakfast favorite with a twist – Russian Crepes! With their light and airy texture, these Homemade Crepes are perfect for any time of day, whether you’re looking for a satisfying breakfast or a sweet and indulgent dessert.

folded triangle shaped crepes on a plate with berries on top and forks on the side.

I love recipes like these crepes that are super versatile. They can be turned into something sweet or savory. The options for toppings here can be as big as your imagination and take you as far as your taste buds will go!

Table of Contents

Key Ingredients

basic crepe recipe ingredients six large eggs bowl of flour four cups of milk olive oil bottle baking powder white sugar in a bowl and melted unsalted butter.

Eggs: Eggs help to bind all of the ingredients together and add a rich flavor.

Sugar: Just a touch of fine white sugar is added to the batter to add a subtle sweetness.

Unsalted butter: Unsalted butter adds richness and a great buttery consistency to these crepes once they’re cooked.

Milk: A key liquid component in the batter, milk adds moisture and richness to these homemade crepes. Use whole milk or 2 %.

Oil: Oil is used to make these easy and basic crepes rich in texture, balancing out the flour and other dry ingredients.

Flour: The main dry ingredient in the batter, flour provides structure and helps to give the crepes their characteristic texture. Use all purpose flour or pastry flour.

Baking powder: Used to leaven the batter and make the crepes light and fluffy.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make Homemade Russian Crepes

Step 1: Melt butter

In a microwave, melt the butter.

Step 2: Whisk eggs and sugar

In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs. Add in sugar and continue whisking.

Step 3: Add wet ingredients and baking powder

Then add melted butter, 2 cups of milk, oil, and baking powder.

batter for crepes mixing in a white bowl with a whisk.

Step 4: Whisk and add flour

Whisk all together well. Then continue to whisk, and add in the flour, ½ cup at a time.

wet batter with flour added on top and a whisk with more flour and a measuring cup on the side in a bowl.

Step 5: Add milk and mix

Add in 2 more cups of milk and mix all together well. Batter should be runny.

a white bowl with prepared crepe batter and a silver whisk.

Step 6: Heat the pan

Heat up a crepe pan on medium-high heat. (You can use another flat nonstick skillet if you don’t have a crepe pan.)

Step 7: Add batter

Using a ladle, add batter to the pan. Turn the pan to spread the batter all around. Each crepe will heat up quickly, so work fast.

pouring batter into a pan with a black spatula.

Step 8: Flip and cook

As soon as the crepe begins to turn golden, flip it over and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown. Each side should take 30-60 seconds.

Step 9: Repeat

Repeat until all the batter is used up.

a white plate with prepared crepe stack.

Expert Tips

For easy mixing, use a blender and combine all ingredients together.
If the batter is clumpy pour it through a strainer into a medium size bowl.
For best results, use a nonstick pan to cook the crepes. This will help prevent sticking and ensure that the crepes cook evenly.
If you find that the batter comes out too thick, simply add a splash of milk until it reaches the runny consistency, nice and thin.
Make sure the crepe pan is hot before adding batter to it.
To prevent crepes from sticking to the pan, melt butter on the hot pan before adding batter.

Recipe FAQs

How do I store leftover crepes?

Crepes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or heat them in a nonstick pan over low heat until warmed through.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the batter up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store it covered in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to cook the crepes, simply give the batter a quick whisk.

a white plate with crepes and the top layer of folded crepes.

More Crepe Recipes To Enjoy

Crepes are one of my family’s favorite breakfast. I have a few crepe recipes on my site that were shared with me over the years, and that I my self make on a regular bases. One recipe that goes way back is my mom’s go to crepe recipe filled with chicken, another was shared from another family member and this truly easy crepe recipe is so easy that my children make the batter for me. My sister shared with me this farmer’s cheese filled crepe recipe and it’s always a hit with guests, especially when pairing them with homemade easy jam.

Try these homemade tasty jam recipes to enjoy with crepes

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Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.