Description
Soft, spongy, and full of signature bubbles, these homemade crumpets are a British breakfast classic made simple. Lightly crisp on the base and fluffy inside, they soak up butter and honey beautifully — perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
150g (1 cup) plain / all-purpose flour
200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) warm water
1/2 tsp salt (1/4 tsp if using table salt)
1/2 tsp white sugar
1 tsp baking powder
Yeast mixture: 1 tsp yeast (instant, rapid-rise, or dry active) + 1 tbsp warm water
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil, for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, warm water, and salt for about 2 minutes (or 1 minute with an electric beater) until smooth.
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 tablespoon of warm water. Let sit briefly to activate.
- Add the yeast mixture, sugar, and baking powder to the flour mixture and whisk for 30 seconds until smooth.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for 15–30 minutes, until the surface becomes foamy and the batter rises slightly.
- Grease 2–3 crumpet rings (about 9cm wide) with butter. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high and lightly brush with butter. Place the rings in the skillet to preheat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup (65ml) batter into each ring, about 1cm deep. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes until bubbles form, then reduce heat slightly and cook another minute as bubbles pop.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 1/2–4 minutes, until the surface is set and dry. Pop any remaining bubbles with a skewer if needed.
- Remove the rings and flip crumpets. Cook for 20–30 seconds to lightly color the top.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Toast before serving with butter, honey, or jam.
Notes
Make sure the batter rests long enough to become bubbly — that’s key for texture.
If bubbles don’t form, the pan might not be hot enough or the batter is too thick.
Use cookie cutters or cleaned cans as ring alternatives.
Store cooled crumpets in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Toast before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crumpet
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
