crumpets

DELTA, CO
Updated on Nov 23, 2010

These are so good with our High Teas we have and for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning...yummy for Devonshire Cream and or Chokecherry Preserves one of my favorites...I got this recipe from an old cook book I have had for many years...Crumpets are British griddle cakes...though I didn't have a picture available yet so used a free stock picture till I do..

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield makes 12

Ingredients

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup water, warm (105* to 115*)
  • 1/2 cup milk, lukewarm (scalded then cooled)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all purpose flour

How To Make crumpets

  • Step 1
    The Batter is poured into metal rings (circular or different shapes) remove rings and turn them over...Crumpets have holes just right for catching a lot of butter and or marmalade...Best when Hot
  • Step 2
    Dissolve yeast in warm water in medium bowl...Stir in remaining ingredients; beat till smooth. Cover; let rise in warm place till doubled, (40 to 60) minutes.
  • Step 3
    Grease griddle or heavy skillet and insides of 4 to 6 3-inch flan rings or crumpet rings. Place rings on griddle over medium heat till hot. Pour about 2 TBSP batter into each ring. Cook till tops form bubbles and bottoms are golden brown. 1to2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the rings each time. Serve with Butter, and Marmalade, Jam, or preserves, or Devonshire Cream.

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