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crepe vs pancake recipe

Crepe vs Pancake Recipe

A simple and friendly crepe vs pancake recipe guide with clear steps, light tips, and fast cooking notes. Compare both dishes and pick the one you love most.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crepe Batter
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter melted
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar optional
Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tbsp Butter melted
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Nonstick pan For cooking crepes and pancakes
  • Mixing bowl For blending batter
  • Whisk For mixing smooth batter
  • Spatula For flipping pancakes and crepes
  • Ladle For pouring batter into the pan

Method
 

Crepes
  1. Mix the wet items in a bowl.
  2. Add the dry items.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Rest the batter for 15 minutes.
  5. Swirl the batter in a hot nonstick pan.
  6. Cook fast on both sides until light and soft.
Pancakes
  1. Mix the dry items in a bowl.
  2. Mix the wet items in a second bowl.
  3. Combine both and stir gently. Do not over-mix.
  4. Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat.
  5. Pour the batter and wait for small bubbles.
  6. Flip and cook until fluffy and golden.

Notes

Crepes are thin and light. Pancakes are thick and fluffy. Both cook fast and taste great. Pick crepes for a soft, light start. Pick pancakes when you want warm comfort on the plate.