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Crumpet

Crumpet is a bread made of flour and yeast. It is consumed mainly in the United Kingdom, but also throughout the Commonwealth.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rest Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Course: Bread
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 1 cup milk (warm, at 85 F)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • butter (for baking)
Equipment
  • Stand mixer

Instructions

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  1. Pour the yeast into a glass bowl and mix it with 4 teaspoons of warm milk.
  2. Set aside for 15 minutes in a warm, draft-free place.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour and mix with the sugar.
  4. Dig a well in the center and stir in the diluted yeast and remaining milk.
  5. Using the flat beater, mix at a low speed until obtaining a smooth and homogeneous dough.
  6. Add the salt and, using the whisk attachment, whisk the dough at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  7. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise for 1 hour, in a warm place, away from drafts.
  8. Place 2 or 3 greased pastry rings of about 3 inches diameter and 1½ inches high (8 x 4 cm), in a very hot buttered pan.
  9. Pour 1 ladle of dough into each of them.
  10. Cook on low heat for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the top of the dough is dry and small holes form on the surface.
  11. Remove the circles.
  12. Turn the crumpets over and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
  13. Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.
  14. Serve immediately.