Easy Sourdough Crepes Recipe

Are you intimidated by the thought of making crepes at home? Don’t be! This basic Sourdough Crepe recipe yields perfectly delicate and delicious French-style pancakes every time.

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what is a crepe?

Crepes are simply very thin pancakes. They are made from batter that is thinner than pancake batter, but the process is similar to making sourdough pancakes. They can be served with a wide variety of sweet and savory fillings and toppings. They are traditionally filled with a delicious filling and then rolled or folded and drizzled with syrup or sprinkled with powdered sugar. This breakfast staple dates back to at least 13th-century France.

​Sourdough Crepes are made with sourdough starter discard, making it an easy no-wait sourdough recipe – and a great way to use up extra sourdough starter! They call for simple ingredients and are easy to make. But they look so beautiful and fancy! Perfect for brunch over the weekend. 

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what are sourdough crepes made from?

• Sourdough Starter Discard: Sourdough starter is the base for this sourdough crepe recipe.
• Eggs: Eggs act as a binder, which means they help hold the batter together.
• Milk: Milk keeps the crepes tender and thins the batter.
• Maple Syrup: Sweetens the batter just a bit. 
• Melted Butter: Butter lends richness and moisture to the tender crepes.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds a delicious vanilla flavor to sweetened sourdough crepes.
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor.

why sourdough?

We love sourdough for a lot of reasons. I love to make this sourdough crepes recipe from leftover sourdough starter because of the health benefits that come from flour that has gone through the fermentation process instead of putting all purpose flour right into the recipe. It also gives these sweet or savory crepes a delicious tangy flavor! Allowing the flour to ferment with a sourdough starter means the gluten has broken down. This makes the grains easier to digest, and also allows your body to better absorb nutrients from the flour. This recipe is a ‘sourdough discard recipe,’ so there is no extra fermentation time. But it is a great way to use up some extra sourdough starter discard that is leftover from previous feedings.

Active Starter – starter that has been fed water + flour and allowed to sit until it is bubbly and about doubled in size.

Sourdough Discard – the portion of the starter that is removed and discarded before feeding the remaining starter, UNLESS you use it up in a delicious recipe like this one. 10/10 recommend.

​tools and equipment you’ll need-

• ​large bowl
• whisk or immersion blender
• measuring cups and spoons
• ​non-toxic non-stick shallow frying pan 

how to make sourdough crepes at home

Step 1: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter. 

Step 2: Whisk all of the ingredients in a large bowl, or blend with an immersion blender. 

Step 3: Pour or scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated pan and swirl the pan in a circular motion so that the sourdough crepe batter coats the surface evenly.

Step 4: Cook until the top of the sourdough crepe no longer looks wet, and the bottom has turned golden brown – about 1 to 2 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen the crepe, flip and cook the second side until the other side has turned light brown, about 1 more minute.

Step 5: Serve hot with your favorite toppings!

crepe filling ideas

You can fill and top your homemade crepes with your favorite fillings! Popular choices include whipped cream, fresh fruit or fresh berries, fruit sauce, cream cheese, or peanut butter. You could also make savory crepes with cheese, meats and veggies. 

our favorite maple cream cheese filling:

• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• ​2 T maple syrup

​Whip cream cheese in a stand mixer with a whisk attachment for 4-5 minutes until it is completely smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add fresh cream and maple syrup. Whisk again until the whole mixture turns fluffy. Add a couple spoonfuls to a sourdough crepe, roll it up and top with fresh berries and lemon zest. SO good!!

try these savory toppings – 

• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Cheese & Ham
• Steak
• Chicken
• Spinach & Feta
• Salmon & Cream Cheese
• Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
• Eggs, Bacon, and Cheddar
• Goat Cheese

​try these sweet sourdough crepe fillings –

• Cream Cheese Crepe Filling (recipe above)
• Homemade Berry Sauce
• Nutella and Bananas
• Homemade Caramel
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Apple Pie Filling
• Fresh Fruit or Berries
• Whipped Cream
• Chocolate Chips

how to store leftover crepes

The best way to store leftover crepes is to stack the crepes with parchment paper in between each layer. Place them in an airtight container or ziploc bag, then store in the refrigerator for up to two days. You can freeze the crepes for up to two months.

tips for making sourdough crepes

-Many experts recommend letting the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cooking. If you have the time to do this, this step will allow the flour to fully absorb all of the liquid in the batter, resulting in a more tender crepe. I am all about simplicity, so I almost always eliminate this step (and just cook the batter right away at room temperature) and the crepes still turn out delicious. 

-Authentic French crepes are made in a crepe pan which is designed to help spread batter thinly and cook evenly. The batter is spread with a rateau that helps spread batter evenly, and flipped with a special narrow spatula that easily turns the crepe without ripping it. Again, for simplicity’s sake, I use what I have on hand and it works just fine. I love this non-toxic shallow frying pan by Green Pan for crepes!

-I am so loyal to my cast iron that I almost never use anything else. However, I find that it is nice to use a pan with shorter sides that the crepe can easily slide out of when it’s done. But a cast iron skillet works just fine too! Make sure you let it heat up over medium heat for at least 5 minutes so the pan is evenly preheated.

try these other sourdough discard favorites!

• Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Sourdough Buttermilk Biscuits
• Sourdough Scones
• Sourdough Discard Crackers
• Sourdough Pancakes or Waffles
• Sourdough Pie Crust

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