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Easy Sourdough Crepes Recipe (Just Starter & Eggs!)

tender, delicate sourdough crepes made with just 2 ingredients - sourdough starter and eggs! No need for long-fermentation
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 10" crepes
Course: Sourdough
Calories: 95

Method
 

  1. Make the sourdough crepe batter
  2. Add 6 eggs and 2 cups of sourdough starter to a large mixing bowl and whisk until the batter is smooth.
  3. Let the batter rest at room temperature for a couple of hours if you'd like to let the batter ferment further before making the crepes.  This is not necessary though because no flour is added to this batter so the starter is already fermented.  
  4. If you'll be making the sourdough crepes right away, preheat your crepe pan on medium heat.  Add a tsp of butter to the preheated pan and swirl in a circular motion to coat the bottom of the pan, then turn the heat down to medium-low.
  5. Make the crepes
  6. Scoop 1/3-1/2 cup of batter into the preheated, buttered crepe pan.  Swirl the pan in a circular motion so the crepe batter spreads evenly in a very thin layer to cover the bottom of the pan.
  7. Once the first side is done you'll see crispy edges, this only takes about 2 minutes.  The edges of the crepe will pull away from the pan easily once it's ready to be flipped.  Use a fork or a silicone spatula to flip the crepe to the second side, wait a minute or two, then remove the first crepe and place it in an airtight container to stay warm while you repeat this process until all the batter has been used.
  8. ServeServe the warm, tender crepes with your favorite fillings, and some melted butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar on top for a decadent breakfast or brunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 129mgSugar: 1g

Notes

The crepe batter for this sourdough crepe recipe should be very thin.  

Don't add flour to thicken it up!  For delicate, tender crepes with crispy edges, the batter must be very thin.  If your sourdough starter is lower hydration and is thick, and your crepe batter isn't thin and runny, add a tablespoon of milk until you reach the desired consistency.

Sweeten up your crepes.

Add some vanilla extract and a tablespoon of cane sugar to the crepe batter if you're making sweet crepes.

Make sure the crepes don't stick to the pan.

Add a bit of melted butter to the crepe pan in between every crepe to prevent the batter from sticking.

Adjust the heat.  

If the crepes are taking too long to cook, turn the heat up a bit.  If the centers look burnt or are any darker than a golden brown, turn the heat down.

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