Gary Rhodes Homemade Crumpets
Transport your breakfast table to culinary perfection with Gary Rhodes' Homemade Crumpets, a recipe that combines traditional British charm with simple, wholesome ingredients. These delightful crumpets achieve the ideal balance of a soft, spongy texture and a lightly golden surface, thanks to a yeast-leavened batter enriched with milk for extra tenderness. Perfect for a leisurely morning or an afternoon tea, these crumpets are cooked on a griddle using iconic crumpet rings to create their classic shape and signature bubbles. Easy to make with pantry staples like plain flour, dried yeast, and a touch of baking powder, this recipe yields 12 irresistible crumpets that are best served warm with lashings of melted butter, sweet jam, or even a savory twist. From the gentle rise of the batter to the satisfying sizzle on the griddle, this homemade crumpet recipe transforms simple ingredients into a stunningly delicious treat. Keywords: homemade crumpets, Gary Rhodes recipe, easy crumpet recipe, British breakfast, traditional crumpets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Plain flour
- 300 milliliters Milk
- 150 milliliters Water
- 7 grams Dried yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Warm the milk gently in a saucepan or microwave until just warm, not hot. Combine it with the water in a large bowl.
Sprinkle the dried yeast and sugar over the liquid mixture, stirring to dissolve. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
In a separate bowl, sift the flour and salt together. Gradually add the flour mixture to the liquid, whisking constantly to form a smooth, thick batter.
Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel or plastic wrap and leave it in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the batter has doubled in size and developed bubbles on the surface.
Once the batter has risen, stir it gently and then mix in the baking powder. Let it sit for another 5-10 minutes while you prepare the cooking surface.
Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle over low to medium heat. Grease the pan and your crumpet rings with a little vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Place the greased crumpet rings on the pan and pour the batter into each ring, filling them about halfway. Cook gently for 5-7 minutes until bubbles form and the surface looks dry.
Carefully remove the rings (if necessary, run a knife around the edges) and flip the crumpets over. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until lightly golden.
Transfer the cooked crumpets to a wire rack to cool slightly. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy your homemade crumpets!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 2720 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.4 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
