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Belgian crepes

Belgian crepes

Appetizers

Discover the traditional Belgian crepe recipe, perfect for breakfast or an appetizer.

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Recipe from Persino, MonteChristof, Magalia and 16 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Crepes are a simple and delicious dish that can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you serve them with maple syrup or simply with butter, they are always a treat.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$1.88 $0.47 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.35
  • $0.17
  • $0.17
  • $0.33
  • $0.70
  • $0.06
  • $0.04
  • $0.00
  • $0.06

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. The proportions can be adjusted in real-time to achieve a consistency similar to that of cream. ≈ 3 min
  2. Mix the ingredients together to prevent clumping. ≈ 4 min
  3. Next, let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or even overnight) to achieve a more uniform texture.
  4. A little bit of oil paint or olive oil can be added to the dough to make it easier to cook. ≈ 3 min
  5. Prepare and… ≈ 3 min
  6. Combine all the ingredients together. ≈ 4 min
  7. When mixing, add until you reach a liquid consistency. ≈ 3 min
  8. Add a pinch, if desired. ≈ 3 min
  9. If you use too much flour, add a little more water. ≈ 3 min
  10. Heat a pan over medium heat, using oil paint or grease (by rubbing the pan with a piece of absorbent paper each time).
  11. Pour that enough material into the pan so that it completely covers the bottom.
  12. Once one side of the crepe begins to turn golden brown, it should be flipped over (for example, by gently lifting it). ≈ 3 min
  13. Remove the pancake from the pan.
  14. Combine the milk, water, and eggs in a bowl (the egg whites can be beaten separately and added at the end). ≈ 4 min
  15. Gradually add the flour as the cake takes shape. ≈ 3 min
  16. Add salt, sugar, yogurt, and oil paint at the end. ≈ 3 min
  17. Well mixed. ≈ 4 min
  18. The dough should be liquid and have the consistency of a light cream. ≈ 3 min
  19. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then proceed to cook it.
  20. The crepes should be as thin as possible. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Belgian crepes

  • 1 or 2 eggs$0.35
  • 1/2 cup of wheat flour$0.17
  • cooking oil paint$0.17
  • 1 1/2 cups of flour$0.33
  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • 1 tablespoon of kefir$0.06
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.04
  • 1/2 cup of sugar$0.00
  • 1 tablespoon of oil paint$0.06

Total$1.88

that's $0.47 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 or 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • cooking oil paint
  • 1 1/2 cups of flour
  • 1 cup of water (sparkling or still)
  • ¾ cup of milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon of kefir
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of oil paint

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