Crumpet Recipe
This easy Crumpet Recipe creates soft, fluffy British crumpets with their signature honeycomb texture. Perfect toasted with butter, honey, or jam for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Crumpet Batter
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 200 ml warm water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Yeast Mixture
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast or active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon warm water
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, warm water, and salt for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1 tablespoon of warm water.
- Add the yeast mixture, sugar, and baking powder to the batter and whisk for another 30 seconds.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a plate.
- Let the batter rest in a warm place for 15–30 minutes until the surface becomes bubbly and foamy.
- Lightly grease crumpet rings with melted butter.
- Brush a non-stick skillet with melted butter and place the rings inside.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fill each ring about one-quarter full with batter.
- Cook for about 1½ minutes until bubbles begin to appear.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another minute as the bubbles begin to pop.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 2½–4 minutes until the tops are fully set.
- Carefully remove the rings.
- Flip each crumpet and cook the other side for 20–30 seconds until lightly golden.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Toast the Crumpet Recipe before serving for the best texture.
- Spread generously with butter, honey, jam, or your favorite topping
Notes
- English muffin rings or round cookie cutters can be used if crumpet rings aren't available.
- Store-bought active dry yeast or instant yeast both work well.
- Add herbs or shredded cheese for a savory variation.
- Serve with butter, honey, jam, lemon curd, or peanut butter