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Crumpet recipe

 
This is the crumpet recipe released by Warburtons, the UK's largest commercial maker of crumpets!
The batter is extraordinarily easy to make.
I use an electric skillet set to 350F.
I also add some of my sour dough starter, but that is optional.
 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
 

Ingredients

  • 150g (1 cup) white flour , plain / all purpose
  • 200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) warm water , tap water (200g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt , cooking/kosher salt (1/4 tsp table salt)
  • 1/2 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Yeast Mixture

  • 1 tsp instant/rapid rise yeast
  • 1 tbsp warm water (just tap water)
  • 1 tbsp of sour dough starter

Cooking:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter , melted (or vegetable oil)

Instructions

Yeast Mixture:

  • Dissolve Yeast into 1 tbsp warm water in a small bowl.
  • add 1/2 tsp of white sugar
  • Optional, add a tablespoon of sour dough starter.
  • Set aside to bubble while you mix the batter

Crumpet Batter:

  • Place flour, water and salt in a bowl and whisk for 2 minutes (electric beater 1 minute on speed 5).
  • Add Yeast Mixture and the baking powder into a bowl, then whisk for 30 seconds (or 15 sec speed 5).
  • Cover with cling film or a plate, then place in a very warm place for 15 to 30 minutes until the surface gets nice and foamy.
  • It will only increase in volume by ~10 - 15%.

Cooking Crumpets:

  • Grease 2 or 3 rings with butter (approx 9 cm / 3.5" wide, though any ring or metal shaper will do,
  • Brush non stick skillet lightly with melted butter then place rings in the skillet.
  • Turn stove on medium high (medium for strong stoves) and bring to heat
  • Pour 1/4 cup batter into the rings (65ml), about 1cm / 2/5" deep (will rise ~60%).
  • Cook for 1 1/2 minutes - bubbles should start appearing on the surface (but not popping yet).
  • Turn heat down to medium, cook for 1 minute - some bubbles should pop around the edges.
  • Turn heat down to medium low, cook for a further 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, until the surface is "set" and it's clear there will be no more bubbles popping! (At this stage you can help the final bubbles pop with a skewer!)
  • Remove rings (you might need to run knife around to loosen).
  • Then flip and cook the other side for 20 to 30 seconds for a blush of colour.
  • Transfer to write rack (golden side down) and fully cool.
  • Can be eaten once cool, but it's even better the next day toasted

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