What is Crumpets?
Crumpets is a traditional British bread, added as part of the World on a Plate bread guide with baking times, ingredients and a clear step-by-step method.
holey griddle bread
Serve with dishes from the British cuisine page, alongside soups, stews, dips, breakfast plates or sharing boards depending on the bread style.
Bread profile
Country of origin
Crumpets belongs with British. This bread belongs to British food culture and helps readers understand how everyday baking connects to regional meals, family tables and local ingredients.
Open the British cuisine page to see recipes, food history and menu ideas.
Serve with dishes from the British cuisine page, alongside soups, stews, dips, breakfast plates or sharing boards depending on the bread style.
How to bake Crumpets
Ingredients
strong white flour
instant yeast
sugar
fine salt
warm milk
warm water
bicarbonate of soda
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Step-by-step method
Mix the dough or batter
Combine the dry ingredients, add the liquid gradually and mix until Crumpets forms a soft workable dough or thick batter.
Rest
Cover and rest so the flour hydrates and the dough relaxes.
Divide and shape
Portion evenly, roll or pat into rounds, keeping the thickness even so they cook properly.
Heat the pan
Warm a heavy pan or griddle until hot but not smoking.
Cook
Cook each piece until puffed, browned in spots and cooked through, turning as needed.
Finish
Brush with butter or oil where appropriate and serve warm.
