Ingredients
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 7/8 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cocoa
4 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
Beat eggs in large bowl until frothy. Add rest of ingredients. Beat
smooth. Cover and store in refrigerator overnight or at least a few
hours. Add milk before cooking if too thick. Pour 2 tbsp. in greased
hot cr=EApe pan. Tip pan to swirl batter all over pan bottom. Remove
when underside is lightly browned. Stack with waxed paper between
each cr=EApe. Secure in plastic bag to store in freezer. Use as
needed.
Source: Company's Coming Desserts - Jean Par=E9
Servings: 24 crepes
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