A couple of questions

Does crepe batter need to rest?

Let the Batter Rest

Once you've mixed the batter, don't cook it right away — let it rest! Crepe batter needs to chill for one to two hours before it's ready to be transformed into fluffy, delicious hot crepes.

Does crepe batter need to rest overnight?

Your batter should rest in the fridge for at least one hour. You can even make your crepe batter the night before and let it rest overnight in the fridge. When you're ready to make crepes, give the batter a good stir as the flour will have settled to the bottom of the bowl.

Why do you have to let batter sit?

Resting the batter gives the milk (or water, or buttermilk) time to soften the flour and dissolve any remaining lumps. While the batter is resting, the liquid helps release some of the starches and proteins in the flour that will give the pancakes lift without making them tough. … You'll have better pancakes for it.

Do you cover crepe batter in the fridge?

In reality, you can keep the batter up to 48 hours without any problem, but never longer as the eggs and raw milk can contain salmonella that is not killed by the cold and it could lead to food poisening. Don't forget to cover with plastic wrap or the milk will absorb the different smells in your refrigerator.

Does batter need to be chilled?

It is possible to keep the batter in the fridge and the eggs are the most perishable ingredient so they tend to set the keeping time. We would prefer to keep the batter for up to 2 days after making it and it should be kept refrigerated at all times.

Can crepes be left out overnight?

Store at room temperature. To refrigerate: Wrap stacked crepes well in foil or plastic wrap and store in refrigerator for no more than two or three days. Let the crepes stand at room temperature about an hour before filling or serving.

How long should you let batter rest?

Give the batter a rest before cooking. A rest of at least five minutes allows for the even hydration of the batter and also allows the gluten you created—which will develop even with careful, minimal mixing—to relax. The lumps will smooth out somewhat during this rest.

Can you make batter the night before?

No! You can't make your batter the night before, or even an hour before you make your pancakes. It all goes back to those leavening agents: They start doing their job as soon as they come into contact with the wet ingredients, and will get less and less effective the longer you wait to ladle the batter into the pan.