Sourdough Crepes
This sourdough crepes recipe makes the most delicate, french-style pancake with perfect crispy edges!
Thin, buttery and delicious with either sweet or savory fillings. They are easy to make with your sourdough discard!
We all love a good use for our sourdough discard, and I promise this recipe for sourdough crepes will quickly become one of your go-to recipes!
All you need are a few simple ingredients, including your sourdough starter discard and a non-stick pan.
This recipe can easily be doubled. Make extra crepes and freeze for a quick breakfast, snack or dessert!
How to make the batter
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk the sourdough discard, flour, butter, eggs, milk, water and salt, until the batter is completely smooth. (Sugar can be added to the batter, but is optional.)
- Allow the batter to rest for 1 hour in the fridge.
A blender can be used instead of a hand whisk to get a very smooth batter.
The batter will be VERY runny at first and start to thicken slightly as it sits.
Make the crepe batter a day in advance if you prefer. Simply cover the bowl and store in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.
The flour will absorb water as the batter sits overnight. If the batter is too thick when you remove it from the fridge, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin it out.
The proper consistency is similar to that of heavy cream.
How to pour crepe batter into a pan
It's very important to note that the first crepe you cook, probably won't turn out as "pretty" as expected. Think of it as your "test" crepe.
By testing this first crepe, you'll be able to adjust the temperature of the skillet and the second crepe will be closer to perfect!
The first crepe usually takes longer to cook than the remaining crepes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place a small amount of butter or cooking spray in the pan before you pour the first crepe. (You shouldn't have to oil the pan again.)
- Pour ¼ cup of the batter into the skillet, pick the skillet up by the handle and slowly swirl the batter in the pan until it spreads into a very thin, even layer.
- Cook on the first side until golden brown, 60-90 seconds, or longer if needed.
- Flip the crepe over using a large spatula and cook on the second side until it is golden brown, 30-60 seconds.
- Stack the crepes onto on a serving platter as they are finished cooking.
The crepes will cool quickly once removed from the skillet.
To keep them warm, stack them on a baking tray in the oven at 325°F (176°C) while cooking. Parchment paper placed in between the layers will ensure they are easy to separate.
Fill the crepes with homemade nutella, strawberry jam or any of your favorites fillings!
How to store and freeze
Store the crepes in the fridge, stacked between layers of either parchment paper or wax paper, and wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Consume them within 7 days.
To freeze crepes, place the layered stack into a plastic freezer bag and keep frozen for up to 2 months.
How to reheat
Allow the crepes to thaw in the fridge overnight when you are ready to eat them.
Be very gentle when separating the crepes as they are very delicate and can tear easily.
To reheat the crepes, heat a non-skillet over medium heat with a little butter or cooking spray. Cook on both sides until warm.
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Sourdough Crepes Recipe
EQUIPMENT
- 10" non-stick skillet
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup (125 g) sourdough starter discard
- 3 tablespoons (42 g) melted butter (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour (see notes)
- ¾ cup (183 g) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) water
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for sweet crepes)
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil for skillet
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Let rest for 1 hour in the fridge.
- Heat a lightly greased, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour ¼ cup of the batter into the skillet and tilt the skillet in a circular motion to distribute the batter into a thin, even layer. Cook until the sides of the batter start to fold back from the skillet and the bottom starts to turn golden brown. About 60-90 seconds.
- Gently turn the crepe over using a large spatula. Cook on the second side for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter. Keep the crepes warm after they cook by stacking them on a baking sheet in a preheated 350°F (176°C) oven until ready to serve.
NOTES
- If using whole wheat flour, more liquid may be needed to thin the batter. Add a tablespoon at a time, after it has rested "if needed" to get correct consistency. It should be very thin.
- Store crepes stacked between layers of parchment or wax paper, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or freezer bag. Keep in the fridge for up to 7 days or in freezer for up to 2 months.
- Thaw in fridge before reheating in a skillet over medium heat.
These were a perfect way to use my unfed starter. Made them yesterday for dinner and filled them with ham and mushrooms. Used the filling and sauce recipe on the King Arthur Flour website for filled crepes. Made a slight tweak in your recipe, used buttermilk instead of milk, and mixed it in the blender.
Sooo yummy! I love how there is the option for sweet or savory crepes. I served the sweet version with mascarpone whipped cream and some raspberry curd and it was perfection. This is now my go-to crepe recipe!
I love being able to use my discard for such a tasty treat as sourdough crepes! Just made the recipe for the first time and they turned out very well -thanks!
Have you ever had the 49ers from Walker Brothers Pancake House/Original Pancake house?
It's a sourdough pancake that's very thin and plate sized, like a thicker version of crepe or swedish pancake. Would looooove it if you came up with a recipe to replicate them.....
Thanks for all your recipes my family absolutely loves them
Hi Brent! I've never eaten there. I tried to look up a photo or recipe online and couldn't find one. If you have a picture you can send it to me at info@littlespoonfarm.com and I can try to come up with a recipe for it. 🙂
These were great! I've tried different sourdough crepes, and they were disappointing, but these ones were absolutely amazing! They had a just hint of sour, which was perfect for both the savory and sweet toppings my family enjoys.
I do have a question though: Why do they chill for an hour? I am not an expert by any stretch, and I am curious to learn the why.
Thanks!
Sarah
Hi Sarah, it has to do with letting the flour absorb the liquid. This helps the gluten to relax and produces a delicate texture to the crepe. 🙂
Love this easy and so tasty crepe recipe Amy. I'm such a big fan of many of your sourdough discard recipes. This one doesn't disappoint.
These were delicious! I tried them sweet with bananas but also savory with avocado, everything bagel a dash of Frank’s red hot seasoning and Adobo. Like a lighter version of avocado toast. I’m addicted! Thank you for the recipe.
Made these into crepe Suzette (with orange zest and juice- I replaced the water by juice) They turned out delicious but I found the batter a little thick so I added more milk.
Great use of my starter discard!
Why don't you put baking soda in the batter? You usually do it in sourdough discard recipes.
They do not need a leavening agent. Most of the other discard recipes need something to help them rise in the oven, like the quick breads.
I've tried many of your recipes so far and was excited about this one since I was gifted a crepe pan years ago and had never used it. Finally baptized it this morning 🙂 However, my culinary skills are clearly not at this level lol. Don't get me wrong, we still had delicious crepes with nutella, strawberries and banana for breakfast - my husband and daughter were thrilled. I'm my worst critic and couldn't get passed my difficulties in getting them to cook evenly, turning them, and how ugly they came out ultimately lol. Still super yummy though (most important thing) and I have a newfound respect for crepe makers!!
Thanks Amy these look fantastic