French Crepes

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the flour and salt.
2. 2
   Beat eggs and milk just until well blended.
3. 3
   Stir into flour mixture until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in butter.
5. 5
   Set aside for at least one-half hour and up to two hours.
6. 6
   (Batter may also be kept overnight but may have to be thinned with a little milk before using.
7. 7
   It should be just a little thicker than heavy cream.)
8. 8
   Heat a six- to seven-inch crepe pan.
9. 9
   (See note.)
10. 10
    Spoon a small amount of batter into the pan, tipping the pan so the batter just coats the entire bottom.
11. 11
    Cook about two minutes, until the underside is golden, flip over and cook the second side about 30 seconds, until lightly browned.
12. 12
    Stack finished crepes on a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
13. 13
    Spread a spoonful of preserves on each crepe, roll the crepes or fold them in quarters and warm in the oven before serving.
14. 14
    Tops of filled crepes may be dusted with confectioners' sugar and if the crepes are placed under the broiler very briefly the sugar will caramelize.