Soft, fluffy and full of little holes perfect for holding melted butter, homemade crumpets are a wonderful way to start a chilly morning. Fresh from the pan and served warm, they're ideal with butter, jam, honey or even a drizzle of golden syrup. Once you make them from scratch, you'll wonder why you didn't try sooner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 10-12 crumpets
Ingredients
- 300g cake flour
- 7g instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 250ml warm milk
- 125ml warm water
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- Butter or oil for cooking
Method
Step 1
Place the flour, yeast, sugar and salt into a large bowl.
Add the warm milk and warm water.
Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
Step 2
Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel.
Leave in a warm place for 1 hour until bubbly and doubled in size.
Step 3
Mix the bicarbonate of soda with 1 tablespoon warm water.
Stir it into the batter.
The mixture should be thick but pourable.
Step 4
Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan and crumpet rings if using.
Heat over medium-low heat.
Step 5
Pour batter into the rings, filling each about halfway.
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and the tops begin to set.
Step 6
Remove the rings carefully.
Flip the crumpets and cook for another minute until lightly golden.
Step 7
Serve warm with your favourite toppings.
Topping Ideas
- Butter and strawberry jam
- Honey and cinnamon
- Golden syrup
- Peanut butter
- Cream cheese and berry compote
- Nutella and sliced banana
Tips
- Cook slowly over medium-low heat for the best texture.
- If the batter is too thick, add a splash of warm water.
- Crumpet rings help create a traditional shape but aren't essential.
- Freeze leftovers and toast when needed.
Conclusion
Homemade crumpets are simple to make and bring a little extra comfort to cold winter mornings. Soft, fluffy and perfect for soaking up melted butter, they're a delicious breakfast treat the whole family will love.
