Tuesday 29 June 2010

Crumpets

CRUMPETS

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, divided
1 egg
1 cup plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt


Directions

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes.

Add the milk, 1 tablespoon butter and egg; mix well.

Add flour and salt; beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.



Brush griddle and 3-in. metal rings or open-topped metal cookie cutters with remaining butter. Place rings on griddle; heat over low heat. Pour 3 tablespoons of batter into each ring. Cook for 7 minutes or until bubbles begin to pop and the top appears dry. Remove rings. Turn crumpets; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until the second side is golden brown. Serve warm or let cool on a wire rack and toast before serving.


(Thanks to Cynthia for pointing me in the direction of this recipe.)

2 comments:

  1. Oddly enough, crumpets are something I've never even considered making, despite the fact that Ian eats them on a regular basis. I shall have to reconsider.

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  2. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!
    ;^)
    You did it!
    ;^)
    I've been thinking about this for several days and today, it has crossed my mind several times...I guess because you were blogging about it...half a world away!!!!!
    ;^) ;^) ;^)
    Looks wonderful! Hope you enjoyed...now I am going to HAVE to make them again VERY soon!
    ;^)

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