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Crumpet Recipe-1

Crumpet Recipe

Crumpets are soft, spongy, and delicious British breakfast treats, known for their trademark bubbles and delicate, crisp edges. Perfect served toasted and slathered with butter and jam.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 crumpets
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 300 ml warm water
  • 100 ml whole milk lukewarm
  • 7 g active dry yeast 1 packet, about 2¼ tsp
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • vegetable oil or butter for greasing pan and rings

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk or electric mixer
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 non-stick skillet or griddle
  • 1 metal crumpet rings 3-4 inches diameter
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 ladle or large spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir well and let it sit for 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
  2. Add the flour and salt into the bowl. Whisk the mixture vigorously for several minutes until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes until bubbly and increased in volume.
  4. Once risen, stir the baking powder into the batter.
  5. Preheat your skillet or griddle over low-medium heat. Lightly grease the crumpet rings and the pan with oil or butter.
  6. Place the rings in the skillet and pour about ¼ cup of batter into each ring, filling them halfway.
  7. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until bubbles form and pop on the surface and the tops look set.
  8. Remove the rings carefully, then flip the crumpets and cook for an additional 2 minutes until golden underneath.
  9. Repeat with remaining batter. Re-grease rings and pan as needed.
  10. Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.

Notes

If you do not have crumpet rings, use clean, empty tuna cans (top and bottom removed) or egg rings as an alternative.
Crumpets are best enjoyed fresh, but can be reheated in a toaster.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk.