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English Crumpets

English crumpets, cousin to English muffins, are made in a hot skillet in no time and served with butter and sometimes jam. They're a traditional British breakfast bread served with tea.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water heated to 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 envelope active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups milk warmed
  • butter at room temperature
  • strawberry or raspberry jam for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the flour, salt, baking soda, and milk. Cover and leave in a warm place until the mixture has risen, about 30 minutes.
  3. Butter a large nonstick skillet and place it over low heat.
  4. Generously butter the crumpet rings or 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutters. Place the rings in the skillet and fill each halfway with batter. Cook over low heat until small holes appear and the top of the crumpets have started to dry, about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the rings, turn the crumpets over, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  6. Serve the crumpets warm or toasted with ample butter and jam.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1crumpet Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 254mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Serving 1crumpet
Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.