Cast Iron Fry PansCast iron fry pans or cast iron skillets make excellent crepe pans. In fact, early crepes were actually cooked on a cast-iron plate over a wood fire.
If you already have a skillet that has been well-seasoned, then you are ready to go!
Crepes shouldn't stick in a a well-seasoned pan. If you have a brand new cast iron pan, learn more about Seasoning A Cast Iron Skillet.
How to Clean and Care for Your Cast Iron Pan. Most cast iron pans may be cleaned easily by simply wiping them with a paper towel moistened with a little oil. There is a myth that you should not use soap and water when cleaning because this will remove the seasoning. The experts now say that this is not true and that you may wash the pan as necessary with a mild detergent and water without fear of ruining your "seasoning." For sanitary reasons, I wash mine every few weeks and find that my seasoning is unaffected. However, you must take great care to completely dry your pan to keep it from rusting. If it should rust, no worries, simply scour it off by washing (including a good handful of kosher salt as an abrasive) and dry it carefully. After cleaning, store the pan in a dry, dust free area.
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