Crumpets
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 15 min
- Makes: 10 pieces
- Cost: Low
- Note plus 1 hour 15 minutes of rising time
PRESENTATION
Crumpets, I gotta say, are the real deal when it comes to British tea-time. They’re a game changer—honestly. The homemade crumpets are something special with that spongy texture. It just soaks up all the toppings, and you know what? That's really really good. While scones are often the star of the show, true crumpet recipe fans know these are in a league of their own. A crumpet isn’t just some pancake or muffin. Nope, it's a moist, tender little griddle bread with holes all over the top. And listen, those holes? Perfect for a pat of butter or a slick of jam to melt right in.
Really, you can see why these traditional crumpets are such a hit at English tea, especially when you realize you can go sweet with honey or totally savory with melted cheese and bacon. They're a blank canvas taste-wise, and look, they work with anything—anything in the fridge. Here's the fun part—figuring out what kind of crumpet toppings you’re into. Some people swear by the golden look you get when you toast them just right, while others love piling them up with sweet fruit jams or even a drizzle of syrup. Seriously good.
And here's the thing—there’s always that friendly debate: crumpet vs English muffin. One thing’s for sure, the crispy edges of a freshly toasted English crumpet and the soft center make every bite a bit different from the last. It's no wonder that since the Victorian era, these easy crumpet recipes have stuck around as part of a tea ritual. Pretty simple, they fit in with all the classics but bring something unique to the table. Whether you go with butter or mix it up with your own creative combo, it’s clear that having a stack of these around makes your afternoon snack or brunch way more interesting. And hey, who needs a fancy tea party? Even a regular morning feels a bit special with a warm crumpet in hand. No question.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 10 crumpets
- Water 0.6 cup (150 ml) - warm
- Type 00 flour 2 ½ cups (300 g)
- Milk 1 ½ cup (360 ml) - warm
- Sugar 3 ½ tsp (15 g)
- Fine salt 1 tsp
- Brewer's yeast 1.4 tsp (6 g)
- Baking soda 0.7 tsp (3 g)
- Butter to taste
- Vegetable oil to taste
How to prepare Crumpets
To make the crumpets, start by heating the water to reach a temperature of 113°F; check with a food thermometer 1, then pour it into a bowl with the baking powder and sugar 2, mix with the whisk 3, cover with plastic wrap, and let the mixture rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
After the resting time, sift the flour 4 and pour it into the mixture with the yeast, gradually mixing with the whisk to combine the ingredients 5. Incorporate the salt and baking soda 6
finally, add the warm milk, pouring it in a thin stream 7, continuing to mix with the whisk to avoid lumps. When the mixture is smooth, cover it with plastic wrap 8 and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature. Then proceed with cooking: grease a non-stick pan with oil and heat it over low heat, meanwhile, brush the inside edge of an 8 cm (3-inch) pastry ring with butter 9 and place it in the center of the pan,
pour a ladle of batter inside 10 and cook for 10 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface, then remove the pastry ring, the batter will have taken its round shape, with the help of a spatula turn the crumpets 11 and continue cooking on the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden. Once cooked, transfer them to a rack to cool. Your crumpets are ready to be enjoyed!