Crumpet Recipe

Step 1

Place flour, water and salt in a bowl and whisk for 2 minutes (electric beater 1 minute on speed 5).

Step 2

Yeast Mixture - Dissolve Yeast into 1 tbsp warm water in a small bowl.

Step 3

Add Yeast Mixture, sugar and baking powder into bowl, then whisk for 30 seconds (or 15 sec speed 5).

Step 4

Cover with cling wrap or 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%.

Step 5

Grease 2 or 3 rings with butter (approx 9 cm / 3.5" wide, though any ring or metal shaper will do, Note (TIP: Non stick rings - brush with melted butter. Everything else - smear with butter)

Step 6

Brush non stick skillet lightly with melted butter then place rings in the skillet.

Step 7

Turn stove on medium high (medium for strong stoves) and bring to heat (Note 4 for "sizzle test").

Step 8

Pour 1/4 cup batter into the rings (65ml), about 1cm / 2/5" deep (will rise ~60%).

Step 9

Cook for 1 1/2 minutes - bubbles should start appearing on the surface (but not popping yet).

Step 10

Turn heat down to medium, cook for 1 minute - some bubbles should pop around the edges.

Step 11

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!)

Step 12

Remove rings (you might need to run knife around to loosen).

Step 13

Then flip and cook the other side for 20 to 30 seconds for a blush of colour.

Step 14

Transfer to write rack (golden side down) and fully cool.

Step 15

Can be eaten once cool, but it's even better the next day (Note 5).

Step 16

Toast in a toaster until the base is crispy.

Step 17

Slather generously with butter, then spread of choice (honey is perfection) and devour immediately!