Basic Crepes

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, 1/2 cup of the milk and the sugar and salt until combined.
2. 2
   Whisk in the flour until the batter is smooth.
3. 3
   Whisk the remaining 1 cup of milk and the 1 tablespoon of melted butter into the batter.
4. 4
   Let the batter stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
5. 5
   Heat a 7-inch crepe pan over moderate heat and brush with melted butter.
6. 6
   Pour 3 tablespoons of the crepe batter into the pan and immediately rotate the pan to coat the bottom evenly.
7. 7
   Cook the crepe until lightly browned on the bottom, about 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Flip the crepe and cook until brown dots appear on the second side, about 10 seconds longer.
9. 9
   Transfer each of the crepes to a large plate as it is cooked.
10. 10
    Continue making crepes with the remaining batter, adding melted butter as needed, to make 16 to 18 crepes.