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Traditional crepes

Traditional crepes

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Discover the recipe for traditional Belgian crepes, flavored with cinnamon and served with cream or fruit.

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Recipe from Matasg, Homo ergaster (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Crepes are a classic of Belgian cuisine. They are simple to prepare, but every bite is delicious.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$2.16 $0.54 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.05
  • $0.01
  • $0.40
  • $0.17
  • $0.03
  • $0.38
  • $0.12

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. The eggs are beaten, then milk, cream, whole eggs, and flour are added. ≈ 3 min
  2. The batter should be liquid, just like for traditional crepes. ≈ 3 min
  3. We are preparing crepes and letting them cool down slightly.
  4. Meanwhile, the remaining eggs are mixed. ≈ 3 min
  5. Once the crepes have cooled, they are rolled up, dipped in the egg mixture, and then coated in breadcrumbs.
  6. They are cooked in hot oil or butter until they are golden brown.
  7. They are typically served with cream or fruit. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Traditional crepes

  • 3 eggs$1.05
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar$0.01
  • 2 glasses of milk$0.40
  • 0.5 cup of vinegar$0.17
  • a pinch of cinnamon and vanilla sugar$0.03
  • flour, oatmeal$0.38
  • For cooking with margarine or oil paint$0.12

Total$2.16

that's $0.54 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of cream
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 2 glasses of milk
  • 0.5 cup of vinegar
  • a pinch of cinnamon and vanilla sugar
  • flour, oatmeal
  • For cooking with margarine or oil paint

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