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Homemade Crumpets – Breakfast

Name: Homemade Crumpets – Breakfast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 18 Crumpets (6-9 servings)
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon Sugar; 7 grams Dried Yeast; 2 tablespoons Warm Water; 1.5 cups Plain Flour; 1 pinch Salt; 0.5 cup Warm Milk; 0.5 cup Water; 0.5 cup Warm Water (for baking soda); 0.25 teaspoon Baking Soda (Bicarbonate of Soda)

Recipe by OnePotChefShow

Ready in140 min
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
CuisineBritish
Serves18 Crumpets (6-9 servings)
DifficultyEasy
Calories~350 kcal

Ingredients

Yeast Mixture

0.5 teaspoonSugar
7 gramsDried Yeast
2 tablespoonsWarm Water

Crumpet Batter

1.5 cupsPlain Flour
1 pinchSalt
0.5 cupWarm Milk
0.5 cupWater
0.5 cupWarm Water (for baking soda)
0.25 teaspoonBaking Soda (Bicarbonate of Soda)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Prepare the Yeast Mixture
In a small bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, a 7-gram pack of dried yeast, and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2.Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift in 1 1/2 cups of plain flour and a pinch of salt.
3.Mix the Batter
Add the frothy yeast mixture, 1/2 cup of warm milk, and 1/2 cup of water to the flour mixture. Whisk everything together until well combined.
4.First Rise
Cover the bowl with cling film and leave it in a warm spot in the kitchen for about an hour, or until the mixture has doubled in size.
5.Add Baking Soda and Second Mix
After the first rise, whisk the mixture again. In a separate 1/2 cup of warm water, dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and add it to the batter. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
6.Second Rise
Cover the bowl with cling film again and leave it aside for another half an hour.
7.Cook the Crumpets
Heat an electric fry pan (or a regular frying pan on the stove) over low to medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray. Place silicone egg rings (or metal ones, also lightly greased) in the pan. Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of the crumpet mixture into each egg ring. Cook for 5 minutes on one side without flipping. You will see bubbles appearing and bursting, and the top of the batter will become a solid mass with little holes. The bottom should be a light yellow or golden color.
8.Remove and Serve
Carefully remove the egg rings from the cooked crumpets. Transfer the crumpets to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Ready in

140 mins

Cuisine

British

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

18 Crumpets (6-9 servings)

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal

Recipe by OnePotChefShow on YouTube

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Prepare the Yeast Mixture
In a small bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, a 7-gram pack of dried yeast, and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Mix well and set aside for until it becomes frothy.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift in 1 1/2 cups of plain flour and a pinch of salt.
Mix the Batter
Add the frothy yeast mixture, 1/2 cup of warm milk, and 1/2 cup of water to the flour mixture. everything together until well combined.
First Rise
Cover the bowl with cling film and leave it in a warm spot in the kitchen for about an hour, or until the mixture has doubled in size.
Add Baking Soda and Second Mix
After the first rise, the mixture again. In a separate 1/2 cup of warm water, dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and add it to the batter. until the batter is smooth.
Second Rise
Cover the bowl with cling film again and leave it aside for another half an hour.
Cook the Crumpets
Heat an electric fry pan (or a regular frying pan on the stove) over low to medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray. Place silicone egg rings (or metal ones, also lightly greased) in the pan. Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of the crumpet mixture into each egg ring. Cook for on one side without flipping. You will see bubbles appearing and bursting, and the top of the batter will become a solid mass with little holes. The bottom should be a light yellow or golden color.
Remove and Serve
Carefully remove the egg rings from the cooked crumpets. Transfer the crumpets to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start

Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.

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No All-purpose flour?
- White whole wheat flour (1:1)
- 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)

AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy.

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Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

Freeze
They can also be frozen for later enjoyment.
Freeze
Crumpets can be frozen for up to two weeks in a snap-lock bag or airtight container.

Helpful Tips

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TipCrumpets Can Be Frozen for
Crumpets can be frozen for up to two weeks in a snap-lock bag or airtight container.
Cooking tipWhen Reheating Frozen Crumpets
Do not defrost. Place them directly under a grill/broiler, in a toaster, or pan-fry them on both sides until golden and crisp.
TipServe with Butter
Whipped cream and maple syrup, peanut butter, jam, or Vegemite.