Crumpets

Directions

• Batter
• Place flour, water and salt in a bowl and whisk for 2 minutes (electric beater 1 minute on speed 5).
• Yeast Mixture – Dissolve Yeast into 1 tbsp warm water in a small bowl.
• Add Yeast Mixture, sugar and baking powder into bowl, then whisk for 30 seconds (or 15 sec speed 5).
• Cover with cling wrap or plate, then place in a very warm place for 15 to 30 minutes until the surface gets nice and foamy. It will only increase in volume by ~10 – 15%.
• Crumpets
• Grease 2 or 3 rings with butter (approx 9 cm / 3.5″ wide, though any ring or metal shaper will do, Note 3) (TIP: Non stick rings – brush with melted butter. Everything else – smear with butter)
• Brush non stick skillet lightly with melted butter then place rings in the skillet.
• Turn stove on medium high (medium for strong stoves) and bring to heat.
• Pour 1/4 cup batter into the rings (65ml), about 1cm / 2/5″ deep (will rise ~60%).
• Cook for 1 1/2 minutes – bubbles should start appearing on the surface (but not popping yet).
• Turn heat down to medium, cook for 1 minute – some bubbles should pop around the edges.
• Turn heat down to medium low, cook for a further 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, until the surface is “set” and it’s clear there will be no more bubbles popping! (At this stage you can help the final bubbles pop with a skewer!)
• Remove rings (you might need to run knife around to loosen).
• Then flip and cook the other side for 20 to 30 seconds for a blush of color.
• Transfer to wire rack (golden side down) and fully cool.
• Can be eaten once cool, but it’s even better the next day.