Crumpet Recipe

This is the crumpet recipe released by Warburtons, the UK’s biggest commercial crumpet maker. They’re an absolute dead ringer for store bought, with the signature holes, distinct “spongey” texture, perfect for toasting. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make a crumpet, this is going to blow your mind! And it’s easy!

crumpet recipe

Crumpet recipe

crumpet recipe

Recipe video above. This is the crumpet recipe released by Warburtons, the UK’s largest commercial maker of crumpets! The batter is extraordinarily easy to make, but cooking them may take practice to get the temperature right for your stove. But if you’ve nailed pancakes, you will nail crumpets!Double rising agent is the key here for the signature holes – baking powder PLUS yeast. Just one doesn’t cut it, and baking soda doesn’t work as well.It’s alarming how much time I’ve lost watching the bubbles pop…it’s mesmerising!!!

Prep: 5min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 198 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 150g (1 cup) white flour (, plain / all purpose)
  • 200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) warm water (, tap water (200g) (Note 1))
  • 1/2 tsp salt (, cooking/kosher salt (1/4 tsp table salt))
  • 1/2 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp yeast (, instant/rapid rise OR dry active yeast (Note 2))
  • 1 tbsp warm water ((just tap water))
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (, melted (or vegetable oil))

Instruction:

  1. 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%.
  2. Can be eaten once cool, but it’s even better the next day (Note 5).
  3. Slather generously with butter, then spread of choice (honey is perfection) and devour immediately!

Crumpets, you’ll never buy another crumpet from the store.

FAQ

What is a crumpet called in America?

In fact, you’ll likely find them referred to as just muffins or American Muffins in the United Kingdom.

Are crumpets the same as pancakes?

Crumpet batter is similar to a pancake batter but with a raising agent which makes it bubble and become thicker, light and fluffier than a pancake. They’re actually a thicker and smaller, a bit like an english muffin with a bubbly outside and chewy inside.

What do Northerners call crumpets?

The word spread initially to the West Midlands of England, where it became anglicised as pikelet, and subsequently to Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and other areas of the north; crumpets are still referred to as pikelets in some areas.

Can you buy crumpets in the US?

You can find crumpets in many grocery stores here in the U.S. now, but they are not as common in the bread aisle as English muffins.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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