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.
This recipe was great! Quick and easy! I used whole wheat spelt and had no issues with the batter or cooking. The only issue I ran into was my first crepe getting too toasty in the oven at 375 F (which did seem high but I tried it anyway). I turned the oven off and the residual heat was enough to keep the rest warm until serving. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe - I can see myself making these crepes regularly 🙂
Delicious! I've made this recipe about a dozen times now. Fabulous way to use up discard. I triple the recipe. These crepes get eaten quickly!
We love a simple cinnamon sugar sprinkle and real maple syrup. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
The best sourdough crepes ever ! A hit in this house !
These are incredible! The crispy edges are so great. I added 2 tablespoons of sugar and it was the perfect sweetness for me. Super easy and high reward. Thank you!
Absolutely delicious! So easy to make. My family loved it. Can be eaten alone.
Has anyone fermented the flour overnight? And then added the eggs, etc., in the morning?
absolutely fantastic. I have made them 3 different times now and each time it is consistently delicious. my husband is a huge fan. I do the sweet ones with extra sugar and I add a splash of vanilla. then hubby fills with a cream cheese filling i make and tops with strawberries, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream. I like it plain or just with sugar sprinkled best. yummm.
I never made crepes before, but what an easy versatile recipe and a great way to use discard! A little lemon ricotta filling and fresh berries made this one of the easiest and most elegant desserts I've enjoyed in a long while. I mixed the batter up in a jar so that I could store leftover batter un the fridge for a day or two.
love this recipe 🩷