Old-Fashioned Heritage English Crumpets 🥞☕
Soft, spongy, and full of delightful holes perfect for soaking up butter, traditional English crumpets are a beloved teatime treat. These homemade crumpets are golden brown on the outside and beautifully light inside—just as they should be! Enjoy them warm with lashings of butter, jam, or even a drizzle of honey.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 crumpets):
🌾 250g strong white bread flour
🥄 1 tsp sugar
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🥄 1 tsp dried yeast
🥛 300ml warm milk
💧 100ml warm water
🥄 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
🧈 Butter, for greasing and serving
🍳 Method:
1️⃣ Prepare the batter
🥛 In a bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Leave it for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
🌾 In a separate large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
🏺 Gradually add the yeast mixture, stirring to form a smooth batter.
💧 Mix in the warm water, then cover the bowl and leave it to rest for 1 hour (until bubbly).
2️⃣ Add the bicarbonate of soda
🥄 Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in 1 tbsp warm water and stir it into the batter.
⏳ Let it rest for 15 minutes.
3️⃣ Cook the crumpets
🍳 Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease it with butter.
🔄 Grease crumpet rings (or metal cookie cutters) and place them in the pan.
🥄 Spoon batter into each ring (about 1cm thick).
🔥 Cook gently for 5–6 minutes until bubbles appear and set on top.
🔄 Remove the rings and flip to cook for 1–2 minutes on the other side.
4️⃣ Serve and enjoy
🧈 Slather with butter while warm and enjoy with jam, honey, or even a poached egg!
🍽 Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus resting) | 🔥 Cooking Time: 15 minutes | 🍴 Makes: 8–10 crumpets | 🔥 Calories: ~150 per crumpet
A true British classic—best enjoyed fresh with a steaming cup of tea! 🇬🇧☕🥞