Old Fashioned Home Made English Crumpets for Tea Time
Transport yourself to a cozy English tea time with these Old Fashioned Homemade English Crumpets, the perfect blend of tradition and taste. Light, fluffy, and riddled with signature holes for soaking up butter and jam, these crumpets bring authentic charm to your table. Made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and active dry yeast, the batter rises beautifully to create soft, pillowy rounds. Gently cooked in crumpet rings on a skillet, the result is golden perfection with a slightly crisp bottom. Ideal for a leisurely afternoon, these classic crumpets are a must-have for tea-time indulgence or a delightful snack served warm with your favorite toppings. Crafted with love, this recipe ensures every bite delivers a taste of Britain’s cherished traditions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 250 milliliters Whole milk
- 150 milliliters Warm water
- 1 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Warm the milk gently (not boiling) and mix it with the warm water in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar and sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the yeast mixture. Stir well with a wooden spoon or a whisk until it forms a smooth, thick batter. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
After 1 hour, stir the baking powder into the batter. Mix thoroughly to combine and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over low-medium heat and grease lightly with butter. Grease metal crumpet rings (or mason jar rings, if available) and place them on the skillet.
Spoon batter into each ring, filling them about halfway full. Cook for 5-7 minutes on one side, until bubbles form on the surface and the top looks set. Remove the ring carefully.
Flip the crumpets gently using a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden on the other side.
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan and rings as needed.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy an authentic English tea-time treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 3097 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*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.
