Crumpets are really easy to make, with a short rise time and only a few ingredients. They are a bit like pancakes and should be enjoyed slathered in butter and honey.
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: British
Keyword: crumpets, high tea, tea time
Ingredients
1packet(2 1/4 teaspoons) yeastinstant or active dry
1 1/2tablespoonswarm water
1cupflour
3/4cupplus 1 tablespoon warm water
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonsugar
1teaspoonbaking powder
2 to 3tablespoonsbutterfor cooking
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the yeast with one and one-half tablespoons warm water and stir to combine.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, water and salt for two minutes, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the yeast, sugar and baking powder and whisk for another minute. It will be a loose batter.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and set it in a warm spot for 30 minutes or until the top of the batter is super bubbly.
To cook the crumpets, either use a small non-stick skillet (I have one that is about four inches in diameter that I used), three- to four-inch metal rings or three- to four-inch sturdy rings made of aluminum foil. If using rings or foil, grease the inside of them with butter. For the skillet, brush it with butter when it's preheated. (If you have a larger skillet, you can always cut your crumpets into halves or quarters, too. Don't let equipment keep you from trying these.)
To use the rings, brush a large skillet with butter and place the rings inside. Heat the skillet to medium heat. Once it's hot, pour about 1/4 cup of batter into each ring.
For a small skillet, heat it over medium heat and just pour the batter right in. You'll want it about one centimeter deep.
Let the crumpets cook for about one to one and one-half minutes. You'll notice bubbles starting to form on the surface. You'll know it's time to flip the crumpet with the top looks mostly dry.
Flip the crumpet over to brown it lightly, and then remove the crumpet from the heat and transfer to a plate or cooling rack.
Continue until all the batter is used.
When the crumpets are cooled, serve them by popping them in the toaster, and then slather the bubbly side with plenty of butter and serve with honey or your favorite jam. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.