Thousand-Hole Crepes

Thousand-Hole Crepes is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 280 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking by Nissou on YouTube.

Prep: 29 min | Cook: 22 min | Total: 1 hr 1 min

Cost: $1.42 total, $0.36 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 glass Extra fine semolina (standard glass (250 ml))
  • 1 glass All-purpose flour (standard glass (250 ml))
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 5 g Dry baker's yeast (5 g packet)
  • 3.5 glass Warm water (35‑40 °C)
  • 1 packet Baking powder (about 10 g)
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar
  • to taste portion Honey (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Measure the ingredients

    Measure 2 glasses of extra fine semolina, 1 glass of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 packet of dry baker's yeast and 3.5 glasses of warm water.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    In a bowl, mix the semolina, flour, salt, sugar and dry baker's yeast using a whisk.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Incorporate the water

    Add the warm water to the dry mixture and whisk lightly.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Blend the batter

    Use the immersion blender to blend the batter until it is perfectly smooth.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Add baking powder and vinegar

    Incorporate the packet of baking powder then one tablespoon of white vinegar, then stir quickly.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Batter rest

    Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.

    Time: PT12M

  7. Prepare the pan

    Heat the pan over medium heat, then pour a stream of cold water to create steam, then let the water evaporate.

    Time: PT2M

  8. Pour the batter

    Pour a ladle of batter into the hot pan in a thin layer.

    Time: PT1M

  9. Cook on low heat

    When the holes appear, lower the heat to low and let cook until the surface is dry and no raw batter remains (2‑3 minutes).

    Time: PT3M

  10. Remove the crepe

    Use a spatula to lift the crepe and place it on a kitchen towel.

    Time: PT1M

  11. Repeat until batter is exhausted

    Repeat steps 8 to 10 until all batter is used (about 8 crepes).

    Time: PT15M

  12. Serve

    Serve the crepes hot with a drizzle of honey and accompany with mint tea.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
280
Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
52 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
3 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: gluten, honey

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Thousand-Hole Crepes

Recipe by Cooking by Nissou

Light and airy crepes with many small holes, cooked on one side only. Easy to prepare, they are enjoyed with a drizzle of honey and mint tea.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
40m
Prep
13m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 3m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.42
Total cost
$0.36
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Blend the batter until a smooth texture is achieved (step 4).
  • Let the batter rest 10‑15 minutes (step 6).
  • Pour the batter and lower the heat as soon as holes appear, without flipping the crepe (steps 8‑9).

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot steam when adding water to the pan.
  • Handle the immersion blender carefully to avoid splatters.
  • Do not touch the hot pan; use kitchen gloves if necessary.

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