Crepe Expectations

2 cups milk

1 cup flour

3 eggs

1 T sugar

1 t vanilla extract

1/4 c melted, unsalted butter

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixer or blender and blend until smooth.

2. In a medium-size skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1/2 t butter; ladle in 1/4 cup crepe batter. Swirl in the skillet until you have a thin layer of batter covering the entire bottom.

3. cook until the underside is golden brown, about 2 minutes; flip. cook until the other side is golden brown, about 1 minute.

4. Add a filling, if desired, right after flipping. Place ingredients down the center of the crepe so you can fold in the sides like an envelope. If you aren't using a filling, cook all the crepes, then put them on a plate in the middle of the table alongside bowls of various fillings--jams, Nutella, whipped cream, sauteed fruit, etc.,--so everyone can choose their own.

5. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Makes 12 crepes