There’s something so comforting about biting into a warm, golden crumpet slathered in melted butter. These spongy, slightly chewy treats are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the crumpets:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm milk
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Butter or oil, for greasing
To serve:
- Butter (salted or unsalted, as preferred)
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Instructions
- Prepare the batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually add the milk-yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking to create a smooth batter. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it rest for about 1 hour, or until the batter becomes bubbly.
- Add the baking powder:
- Stir the baking powder into the batter gently. The mixture should be thick but pourable.
- Cook the crumpets:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- Place greased crumpet rings (or metal cookie cutters) on the skillet and pour about ¼ cup of batter into each ring.
- Cook on low to medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until bubbles form and the tops set. Remove the rings carefully, flip the crumpets, and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Serve:
- Serve the crumpets warm with a generous smear of butter. Let it melt into the tiny holes, creating that signature buttery goodness.
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