Traditional Homemade Crumpets 🥞✨
Delight in the warm, fluffy goodness of homemade crumpets—a classic British treat that's perfect for a cozy breakfast or teatime. Golden, with those iconic holes just waiting for a slather of butter, honey, or jam, these crumpets are simple to make and irresistibly delicious!
🛒 Ingredients:
🍚 Strong white bread flour – 250g
🥄 Caster sugar – 1 tsp
⭐ Instant yeast – 7g sachet
🧂 Salt – ½ tsp
💧 Warm water – 200ml
🥛 Warm milk – 200ml
🧈 Butter – for greasing
🍳 Rings (or crumpet rings) – for shaping
👩🍳 Method:
1. Make the Batter:
🥣 In a large bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar, and instant yeast. Gradually add the warm water and milk, whisking until you have a smooth, thick batter.
🧑🍳 Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave it in a warm place to rise for 1 hour, or until the batter becomes bubbly and has risen.
2. Add the Salt:
🧂 After the batter has risen, gently stir in the salt, being careful not to deflate the bubbles too much.
3. Prepare the Rings:
🍳 Lightly grease your crumpet rings and heat a large non-stick frying pan over low-medium heat. Grease the pan lightly with butter.
4. Cook the Crumpets:
🥞 Place the greased rings in the pan and spoon in enough batter to fill each ring about halfway.
⏲️ Cook for 5–7 minutes until the top is set and covered in bubbles (the signature holes).
👩🍳 Carefully remove the rings, flip the crumpets, and cook for another 1–2 minutes until lightly golden on the other side.
5. Serve:
🌟 Serve the crumpets warm with your favorite toppings, like butter, honey, or jam. They’re best eaten fresh from the pan!
📋 Serving Info:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rising time)
⏰ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Makes 10–12 crumpets
🔥 Calories: ~100 per crumpet
💡 Tips:
For a fluffier texture, ensure the batter is well-risen before cooking, and keep the heat low to allow for even cooking.
Serve immediately for that fresh, homemade experience that’s hard to beat!
Indulge in these soft, golden crumpets, a true British classic, and enjoy a taste of comfort at its finest. 🥞✨