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Perfect French “Crêpes” by Jean François Piège

I love making Crêpes and I adore it when Famous French Chef share their favorite recipe. And let me tell you this recipe is extraordinary. You will never miss your Crêpes ever again!

This recipe comes from one of France Favorite Chef, Chef Jean Francois Piège (@jeanfrancoispiege) who shared his recipe during his interview with the French Newspaper Le Point. It is right HERE!

I hope your will Enjoy this Crêpe Recipe as much as I did! Bon Appétit!

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As always, you will find the Step-by-Step Video below the recipe. 

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Perfect French “Crêpes” by Jean François Piège

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Renowned French Chef Jean François Piège shared his recipe to get the perfect French crêpe at home, and it's incredible!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Bake Time 15 minutes
LET IT REST 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 18

Ingredients
 

  • 7 Tbsp (100 g) butter (Melted | Brown Butter)
  • 35 1/4 oz (1 l) milk (Lukewarm)
  • 3 1/4 cups (400 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp (35 g) sugar
  • 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp (15 g) orange blossom water

Instructions
 

CRÊPE PREPARATION

  • Place butter in a small sauce pan and heat on medium until melted. Then, continue to heat until there are no more bubbles coming up and the whistling has reduced (about 5min). Pass your brown butter through the sift. Set aside.
  • Place milk in a medium sauce pan and heat on low until lukewarm. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar and salt. Make a well and add the eggs. Gently start mixing inwards going outwards with your mini whisk. Add the warm milk, a splash at a time while continuing mixing. Finally, add the cooled brown butter and orange blossom water. Mix until it is all incorporated.
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REST

  • Let your batter rest covered with a plastic wrap at room temperature for about an hour.

COOK!

  • Heat your Pancake pan on Medium 5 minutes prior starting making your "Crêpes" and slightly oil the surface with a kitchen towel.
  • Pour one large scoop of batter in your pan, spreading it over with your spatula.
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  • Once one side is cooked, flip it over. Cook it for a few seconds more. Then, serve. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
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Video

Special Notes

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Perfect French "Crêpes" by Jean François Piège
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 85mg4%
Potassium 112mg3%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 279IU6%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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4 Comments on “Perfect French “Crêpes” by Jean François Piège

  1. Crêpes bien moelleuses , ma fille a tout dévoré .
    Merci pour cette recette

    • Coucou Sara! Merci pour ce superbe test! Je suis ravie que ta fille se soit régalée c’est toujours un excellent signe! Je t’embrasse a très vite! ~Nessa

    • Coucou Ma Céline! Je suis vraiment heureuse que tu ais testé la recette des crêpes de Jean François Piège: Le beurre noisette apporte un petit gout et elles sont hyper moelleuses! Grosses Bises ~Nessa

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