About the Recipe
A delightful breakfast treat that's a staple of British cuisine—homemade crumpets! These fluffy, golden discs are perfect for soaking up butter, jam, or your favorite toppings, making them a beloved morning indulgence.
This recipe brings the warmth and comfort of freshly made crumpets right to your kitchen. Picture a stack of soft, airy crumpets with their signature nooks and crannies, ready to be toasted to perfection and enjoyed with your favorite spreads.
To start, a simple batter is made from basic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, and water. The yeast works its magic, creating bubbles and giving the crumpets their light and airy texture.
After allowing the batter to rest and rise, it becomes bubbly and slightly thick, promising crumpets that are fluffy yet substantial. For an extra light touch, you can add a bit of baking soda to the batter, which helps create those iconic holes in the crumpets as they cook.
The cooking process is where the magic happens. A hot skillet or griddle is greased lightly with butter or oil, ready to receive the batter. If you have crumpet rings or English muffin rings, they help create the perfect round shape, but don't worry if you don't—clean tuna cans can be repurposed to do the job just as well.
As the batter hits the heated surface, it starts to spread and form those characteristic holes and bubbles. This is when the aroma of freshly cooked crumpets fills the air, signaling that breakfast is on its way.
Cooked first on one side until golden brown and slightly set, the crumpets are then flipped to finish cooking on the other side. The result? A stack of golden-brown crumpets with a soft interior and a slightly crisp exterior, ready to be slathered with butter and your topping of choice.
Whether you prefer classic butter and jam, a drizzle of honey, or perhaps something savory like melted cheese or avocado, these homemade crumpets are a canvas for your breakfast creativity.
So, invite the cozy charm of British breakfasts into your home with this homemade crumpet recipe. Create a morning ritual of toasting, topping, and savoring each delightful bite of these fluffy, golden discs. Enjoy the simple pleasures of homemade goodness and the comfort of a breakfast tradition that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional, for extra lightness)
Butter or oil for greasing the pan
Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients.
Gradually pour in the warm milk and warm water while stirring the flour mixture. Mix until you have a smooth and slightly thick batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter but slightly thicker.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the batter rest in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours. During this time, the batter will rise and become bubbly.
After the resting period, if you want extra light and airy crumpets, dissolve the baking soda in a tablespoon of warm water and gently fold it into the batter.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil.
If you have crumpet rings or English muffin rings, lightly grease them and place them on the heated skillet. If you don't have rings, you can use clean, empty tuna cans with the top and bottom removed to create the round shape.
Pour a ladleful of the batter into each ring, filling them about halfway. The batter will spread slightly and fill the rings as it cooks.
Cook the crumpets on the first side for about 5-7 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set. You'll notice small holes forming, which is characteristic of crumpets.
Carefully remove the rings using tongs or a cloth (they will be hot), and gently flip the crumpets to cook the other side. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, greasing the skillet and rings as needed. You can stack the cooked crumpets on a plate as you go.
Serve the warm crumpets immediately with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite toppings. They are best enjoyed fresh but can also be toasted lightly before serving if desired.
These homemade crumpets are soft, fluffy, and perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. Customize them with your favorite toppings and enjoy the comfort of freshly made crumpets at home!
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