Description
Homemade crumpets bring British breakfast magic straight to your kitchen with their signature honeycomb texture. Crisp edges and buttery centers invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups (420g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups (340g) water, lukewarm
- 1 cup (227g) milk, lukewarm
Leavening Agents:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Seasoning and Fat:
- 1 1/4 teaspoons (8g) salt
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted
Instructions
- Precisely measure flour by weighing or gently scooping into a measuring cup, leveling off excess with a straight edge.
- Utilize an electric mixer (stand or hand) to thoroughly combine ingredients, blending on high speed for exactly 2 minutes until smooth and uniform.
- Cover batter and allow to rest at ambient temperature for one hour, during which time it will develop bubbles and increase in volume.
- Preheat griddle to 325°F on medium heat, or use a frying pan set slightly lower than typical pancake temperature.
- Lightly grease cooking surface and position English muffin rings (3 3/4 inches diameter) across the pan, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Carefully ladle batter into each ring, filling approximately 1/4 cup per ring with the sticky mixture.
- After 4 minutes, delicately remove metal rings using tongs. Continue cooking until surface develops numerous small holes and edges appear dry and slightly wrinkled, approximately 10 minutes total.
- Gently turn crumpets and cook an additional 5 minutes, allowing tops to develop a light golden color while ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Repeat cooking process with remaining batter, maintaining consistent temperature and technique.
- Serve immediately while warm, or cool completely and store at room temperature. When ready to enjoy later, briefly toast to restore optimal texture. Accompany with butter or jam as desired.
Notes
- Precise flour measurement matters, use a kitchen scale for accuracy and consistent texture.
- High-speed mixing creates optimal batter consistency, helping develop those signature crumpet bubbles.
- Resting batter at room temperature allows yeast to activate and develop complex flavor profiles.
- Use low-medium heat to prevent burning and ensure even cooking with perfect bubble formation.
- Non-stick rings or English muffin rings are crucial for authentic crumpet shape and structure.
- Watch for distinctive bubble patterns on top, indicating proper fermentation and cooking progress.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace wheat flour with a blend of rice and potato flour for similar texture.
- Vegan version: Substitute milk with plant-based alternatives and use egg replacer for binding.
- Freeze extra crumpets in sealed bags for up to one month, toasting directly from frozen state.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 402 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg