Description
Classic homemade crumpets are soft, spongey, and filled with signature bubbling holes, perfect for soaking up butter, jam, or honey. A British teatime staple, these are made with simple ingredients and a straightforward method for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups plain flour
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon instant yeast
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ⅓ cups warm tap water
Oil for greasing the pan and crumpet rings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and baking soda, keeping the salt and yeast apart initially.
- Pour in the warm water and beat the batter with a handheld electric mixer for about a minute, starting on low and increasing to high until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a tea towel or plate and let the batter rest in a warm spot for 30–45 minutes until slightly frothy.
- Grease the crumpet rings and dust them lightly with flour.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and place the rings in the pan.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter into each ring and cook for 5–6 minutes until the edges set and bubbles form and burst on the surface.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for another 5–6 minutes until the tops dry out.
- Remove the rings and flip the crumpets for just 2–3 seconds to seal the tops.
- Transfer crumpets to a plate, let cool slightly, and repeat with remaining batter.
- Toast crumpets until golden and serve warm with butter or desired toppings.
Notes
Whole wheat flour can be substituted for half of the plain flour for a nuttier taste.
Add dried herbs like rosemary or thyme for a savory variation.
Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, sweet flavor.
Top with shredded cheese and broil briefly for cheesy crumpets.
Use smaller rings to make mini crumpets for snacks or brunch platters.
Store at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat by toasting directly from fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crumpet
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
