Classic Crumpets
These classic crumpets with their round shape, spongey texture and signature holes are an iconic English breakfast that is easy to make at home! Serve this British bread toasted with some butter and jam for an authentic treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup All purpose flour
- ½ cup Milk - 2% fat
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- ¼ cup water - warm
- ¾ teaspoon Baking powder
Instructions
- In a small pot heat the milk until just warm. Stir in the sugar, sprinkle the yeast on top and let it rest for about 10 minutes or until frothy.
- In a medium bowl or bowl of a stand mixer whisk together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and beat with the paddle attachment until a thick batter forms. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rest in a warm, draft-free area for about 2 hours or until nearly doubled in size.
- Dissolve the baking powder in the warm water and add it to the dough. Beat for 2 minutes. Cover the batter and let it rest for 30 minutes in a warm area. The batter should be bubbly.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium to high heat until hot. Grease the pan and a large round cookie cutter (I used a 3 inch cutter.)
- Plan the cookie cutter on the pan and pour the batter in the ring until it's half full.
- Cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the classic holes form, the crumpets are set around the edges and the bottom is browned.
- Flip the crumpet and cook for another 3 minutes. Adjust the temperature as needed. Keep greasing the pan between batches. Serve the crumpets warm with butter and jam. To reheat toast them in the toaster. Enjoy!
Notes
After they have cooled completely, store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
If you prefer to freeze them, ensure that they have cooled completely then freeze in a freezer safe storage container or ziploc bag for up to three months. To prevent sticking, place a piece of parchment paper between each one. Thaw and then toast before serving although if your toaster is strong enough you can toast from frozen, too!
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
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