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Traditional Homemade English Crumpets

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:02:28 -0700
v118.n042.1
* Exported from MasterCook *

                   Crumpets, Traditional Homemade English

Recipe By     :Kimberly Killebrew
Serving Size  : 10    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2               cups  all-purpose flour -- can substitute half bread flour
   1           teaspoon  salt
   1                cup  warm milk
   1         tablespoon  active dry yeast
   1           teaspoon  cane sugar
   1                cup  warm water
      1/2      teaspoon  baking soda

This recipe for authentic traditional English crumpets yields and 
amazing texture and fabulous flavor!  These are sure to become a 
regular favorite in your home!

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 20 mins

Stir the sugar and yeast into the warm milk and let it rest for 10 
minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand 
mixer combine the flour and salt.

Add the liquid to the flour mixture and stir/knead until a thick 
dough forms. If using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment and 
beat the mixture for about 3 minutes until a thick dough forms. Cover 
the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and set it in a warm place for an 
hour to let the dough rise.

Dissolve the baking soda in the warm water and add it to the dough. 
If using a stand mixer, beat the batter for a minute or two. Or use 
an electric mixer to beat the batter. If some small lumps remain 
that's okay. Any remaining lumps will dissolve during the next resting stage.

Cover the batter and let it rest in a warm place for at least 30 
minutes (see note below). After 30 minutes the batter should be nice 
and bubbly.

Prepare the crumpet rings by oiling the inside of each rim. (I use 
and like Norpro's English Muffin/Crumpet Rings.) Lightly oil the 
frying pan. You can use a regular skillet or a cast iron pan (my 
preference for even heating).  I use my Lodge 12" Cast Iron Pan.

Place the rings in the frying pan over medium-high heat.

Once the rings are hot, pour the batter into each ring until it's 
slightly more than half full. Cooking time will vary depending on 
your stovetop and frying pan but these will cook for roughly 5 
minutes. The batter will begin to rise and bubble on top. After 
several minutes when the tops are cooked and the classic pores/holes 
are present with the bottoms lightly browned, your crumpets are done. 
Note: You can either remove the rings and flip the crumpets over to 
cook the other side for another minute or two until golden or remove 
them from the rings and toast the crumpets. (See blog post for more 
info on this.)

Serve the crumpets immediately slathered with butter, jam, golden 
syrup or honey. To reheat later toast them in the toaster. Can also 
be frozen, thaw first before toasting.  (Crumpets are eaten 
whole/open-faced and are not sliced in half horizontally.)

NOTE:  Regarding how long to let the batter sit before using:  It's 
ready after 30 minutes but letting it rest a bit longer will give you 
an even higher rise and a lighter texture (see blog post for 
side-by-side comparison pics). Try both and see which you prefer. 
Both are excellent.

Cal 108, Fat 1g, Carb 20g, Sod 298mg, Pro 3g

S(Internet address):
   "https://www.daringgourmet.com/traditional-english-crumpets/";
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 111 Calories; 1g Fat (9.1% 
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
3mg Cholesterol; 290mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2018 - 1022