Fluffy Crumpets

Name: Fluffy Crumpets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: England
Ingredients: 250 g of flour (all-purpose); 1 tsp of baker's yeast (dry); 1 tsp of sugar; 1/2 tsp of salt; 200 ml of milk (lukewarm); 100 ml of water (lukewarm); butter ((for cooking)); jam

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Crumpets are small, thick, fermented pancakes with holes on top. 🇬🇧 Their texture is spongy. They are eaten toasted and buttered.

Total time: 20 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

crumpets

Estimated cost €1.00

Equipment

Spatula
Nonstick skillet
Round cookie cutters

Instructions

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In a bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water. Let it rest for .

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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, then the lukewarm milk. Whisk until you have a smooth batter.

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the batter rest in a warm place for , until it doubles in volume.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter. Place rings in the skillet and pour in the batter until halfway up.

Cook the crumpets for about , until bubbles form on the surface. Gently flip them and continue cooking for , until golden.

Serve warm with butter and jam, if desired.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

150kcal

Protein5 g13%
Carbs28 g75%
Fat2 g12%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

😁 To get perfectly round crumpets, use cookie cutters or rings of uniform size and lightly oil them before placing them in the skillet. 🔄

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Cooked. Wrap individually after cooling. Keeps up to 1 month in a freezer bag. Reheat straight from frozen.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Not recommended once cooked. Crumpets quickly lose their fluffy texture after the first day.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The crumpet batter can be prepared the day before and kept 24 hours at most in the fridge in an airtight container before cooking.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Toaster is ideal to regain crispiness (2-3 min). Oven at 180°C for 5-7 minutes. Dry skillet over medium heat is possible. Microwave not recommended, softens the texture.

Variations

Serve with salted butter and honey.
Toast the crumpets to make them crispier before spreading.
Top with cream cheese or cream instead of jam.

Mistakes to avoid

Using milk or water that is too hot: they should be lukewarm so they don't harm the yeast.
Not waiting for it to double: let the batter rest for 1 hour in a warm place, until it doubles in volume.
Filling the rings all the way to the top: pour the batter in only halfway up.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get crumpets with holes?

Cook the crumpets for about 5 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then gently flip them for 3 to 4 more minutes. The bubbles that pop form the typical little holes.

How do you make crumpet batter?

Mix the yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water and let it rest for 5 minutes. Add it to the mixture of flour and salt along with the lukewarm milk, whisk until smooth, then cover and let it double in volume for 1 hour.

Why cook crumpets in rings?

The rings set in the buttered skillet hold the runny batter and give it its round, thick shape. Pour the batter in halfway up: it rises as it cooks.

How do you serve crumpets?

Serve them warm with butter and jam. They are classically eaten toasted and buttered, for an English-style breakfast or afternoon snack.