OLD FASHIONED HOME-MADE ENGLISH CRUMPETS FOR TEA-TIME
MUCH better than shop bought crumpets, these are easy to make and are a rewarding and comforting meal for breakfast, tea or supper. Crumpets, pikelets, Scotch pancakes and English muffins: all traditional British tea-time treats but what's the difference? That's a good question! They're all cooked on a griddle or bakestone (a heavy-based frying-pan can be used as an alternative) but crumpets and muffins are both yeast-based. To make crumpets, you need egg rings (available from kitchen or hardware shops) or, if you can get them, special crumpet rings, and they need to be well-greased. More about crumpets: crumpets are flattened round breads which are cooked on a griddle or in a skillet. They are closely associated with English society and culture, and are sometimes confused with English muffins. Although the crumpet and the English muffin share some characteristics, the two foods are in fact very different. Classic crumpets have a smooth round bottom, and a top riddled with small holes. They are served fresh from the griddle or toasted, and can be topped with cheese, bacon, honey, jam or clotted cream - although butter is the traditional crumpet topping. Crumpets are never split, unlike English muffins, and they have a slightly spongy texture which absorbs butter remarkably well. The concept of toasting crumpets over a fire is often associated with companionable rainy days in British fiction. For people who are still confused about the differences between crumpets and English muffins, remember that crumpets have a holey top, they are not split, and they are far less "bready" than English muffins tend to be. It is believed that the English muffin may have been invented by someone who was trying to replicate the crumpet, which explains the commonalities between the two. The recipes for English muffins and crumpets are also very different, with crumpets being made from batter and English muffins being made from a dough. Because crumpets are made from a batter, they must be cooked in metal rings called crumpet rings or they will lose their shape.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 18 Crumpets, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Note - you will need 4 crumpet rings, or egg rings or 7.5cm (3in) plain pastry cutters, greased.
- Place the flour and salt into a large bowl and stir in the sugar and yeast making a well in the centre. Pour in the warm milk and water and mix to give quite a thick batter. Beat well until completely combined and cover with a tea towel or cling film.
- Leave in a warm place to rise for about an hour until it's a light, spongy texture. Stir well to knock out any air, add the bicarbonate of soda and pour into a large jug - mix well and allow to stand for a further 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan, or a greased griddle, over a very low heat with a drop of oil or butter. Wipe the pan with kitchen paper to remove excess oil/butter. Sit the greased crumpet rings in the pan and leave to heat up for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in enough mixture to fill the rings just over halfway up the sides. Leave to cook until lots of small holes appear on the surface and the batter has just dried out. This will take about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the rings and turn over the crumpets to cook for a further minute or two on the other side. Sit the first batch of crumpets on a wire rack whilst continuing to cook the remaining crumpets.
- Serve the crumpets warm, generously buttered. If you are making crumpets in advance, then reheat them by toasting lightly on both sides before serving. (Prep time includes rising time for the yeast dough.).
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CRUMPETS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Warm the milk in a saucepan. Make sure that it is warm but not boiling. Otherwise, it will kill the yeast.
- Skim any film off of the top.
- Whisk together the warmed milk, flour , sugar, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Once combined, add half the water and beat into the batter.
- Continue to add more water until the batter is thick and smooth. Stop adding water once it reaches the consistency of thick cream.
- Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size and foaming. This should take about 1 hour but can take up to 2 hours (keep an eye on it).
- Whisk the salt and baking powder into the batter.
- Heat a large heavy-duty non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Moisten a paper towel with a little oil (alternatively, use cooking spray) and carefully grease the base of the pan and crumpet (or pastry) rings measuring approximately 3 inches wide by 1/2 inch tall.
- Place 1 ring on the heated pan and pour in enough batter to fill just below the top of the ring, about 1/4 cup.
- Cook for 5 minutes, until there are many tiny holes on the surface and the crumpet is setting around the edges.
- Flip the crumpet over (in the ring) and cook until the crumpet is light brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
- Adjust the temperature as needed. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan in between each batch.
- Rest the crumpets on a wire rack until cool.
- To reheat, place crumpets in a toaster or directly on the center rack in a 350 F oven for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with lots of butter and jam .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 24 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CURRANT AND TEA CRUMPETS
Please use a strong tea like any China tea, English breakfast or Earl Grey. Herbal teas which do not contain tannin is unsuitable.
Provided by lemoncurd
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 20 pikelets, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add tea and currants into a small bowl.
- Allow to steep until tea is cold and currents plump.
- Sift flour into a clean bowl add sugar and combine well.
- Make a well in the center, add tea mixture and egg.
- Mix with a wooden spoon till all the ingredients are incorporated and the batter is lump free.
- Grease a frying pan with a little butter at a time.
- Drop a tablespoon of batter at a time, try to fit a few at a time in the frying pan.
- Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear on the surface.
- Turn and cook the other side.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.2, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 40.2, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 3.4
CURRANT TEA BREAD
This rich and flavorful bread is a favorite old-time recipe. Because it keeps well and goes great with coffee or tea, I like to have an extra loaf on hand for gifts or for friends who come to call over the holidays.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk and lemon zest. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in currants., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CRUMPETS
Make your own fluffy homemade crumpets for your next brunch. These golden brown buttery treats are well worth the effort and are delicious with melted cheese
Provided by Member recipe by campodifragole
Categories Breakfast, Brunch
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl stir together the yeast and 240ml warm water and let it stand for 5-10 mins. Add the warm milk, butter, salt and sugar. Add the flour and stir until the batter becomes smooth. Let stand for 30 mins.
- Stir in the baking powder dissolved in water, leave to rise for 20-30 mins.
- Grease a heavy-based frying pan with a little vegetable oil and heat over medium-low heat. Lightly grease 4 x 9cm diameter crumpet rings. Spoon batter into the rings so it comes halfway up the sides. Reduce heat to low, cover with an upturned deep frying pan to give the crumpets space to rise. Cook until the tops look dry, about 10-12 mins.
- Flip them over and cook for 5 mins until golden and firm. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve toasted with butter or with cheese melted under the grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
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- 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 at least an hour or up to two to let the dough rise (it should nearly double in size). This stage is important for the formation of the bubbles that will later form the classic holes in the crumpets.
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