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Crumpets

From Warburton's Crumpets recipe

Ingredients

  • 150g (1 cup) plain white flour
  • 200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp.) warm water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1 tbsp. warm water (just tap water)
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)

Method

Make the batter
  • Place flour, water and salt in a bowl and whisk for 2 minutes (electric beater 1 minute on speed 5).
  • Dissolve yeast into 1 tbsp. warm water in a small bowl.
  • Add the yeast mixture, sugar and baking powder into bowl, then whisk for 30 seconds (or 15 sec speed 5).
  • 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%.
Baking crumpets
  • Grease 2 or 3 rings with butter (approx. 9 cm / 3.5" wide, though any ring or metal shaper will do)
    • For non-stick rings: brush with melted butter
    • For everything else: smear with butter
  • 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 (65ml) batter into the rings, about 1cm (2/5 inch) 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 wire rack (golden side down) until fully cool
  • Can be eaten once cool, but it's even better the next day