Crumpets

[jimmy two times]

I can't make my mind up whether to toast crumpets on one side or on both.

[Michael Palaeologus]

Wrap them in cling film first.

[Narnia]

Do you want someone to decide for you?

PS Once wrapped in cling film put them in a rice cooker

[GSJ57]

Just heat them in the rice cooker.

[daizie]

jimmy you are hardcore :))

[*Bob*]

jimmy two times Wrote:

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> I can't make my mind up whether to toast crumpets

> on one side or on both.

Jimmy, you filthy beast.

[hibbs]

Erm *bob* me thinks you are the filthy beast

[stereforth]

For crumpets unlike the factory specimen try this:

Hugely satisfying to make. Makes 12. (Crumpet rings are those things some cafes use in which to fry eggs)

450g plain white flour

350ml warm milk

350ml warm water (approximately)

5g powdered dried yeast

10g salt

1 tsp baking powder

A little sunflower or vegetable oil

In a bowl, whisk the flour, milk, water and yeast into a rather runny batter the

consistency of single cream. Cover with cling-film and leave for an hour until

really bubbly (or three to four hours, if need be).

Heat a heavy-based frying pan or flat griddle over a medium-high heat. Whisk

the salt and baking powder into the batter. Lightly grease the crumpet rings

and pan. Put one ring in the pan, fill to just below the top ? the batter should

stay in the ring and lots of holes should appear on the surface after a minute

or two. (If it dribbles out underneath, it is too thin, so whisk a little more flour

into your batter mix. If lots of holes don't form, it's too thick, so whisk in some

water.) Assuming your test crumpet is OK, after five minutes or so, when the

surface is just set, flip it over, ring and all. (If the cooked base seems too dark,

turn down the heat.) Cook for two to three minutes, until golden on the other

side. Repeat with the remaining batter in batches. Butter and eat at once, or

cool on a wire rack for toasting later.

[jimmy two times]

Bob I like to give my crumpet a toasting....not a roasting.

[karter]

crumpet should be heated gently, then smothered in butter and enjoyed slowly.

[hibbs]

jimmy two times Wrote:

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> Bob I like to give my crumpet a toasting....not a

> roasting.

:))

[Asset]

Crumpets need to be toasted on both sides. The bottom should be pretty well toasted and the top not so. Slathered in butter.

[bonniebird]

Toasted on both sides so slightly crunchy, top with a spread of apricot jam, yum, yum or if you are my husband, every weekend I make him toasted crumpets (both sides) mushrooms, put them on top of crumpet, slice of cheese on top and pop under the grill. Ham or bacon can be added, lovely :))

[SeanMacGabhann]

Credit where it's due stereforth... HFW surely?

[Horsebox]

High Frequency Words?

[stereforth]

Sorry Sean. Quite right.After uploading I realised I had left out the attribution. BTW they taste splendid. It's very easy to OD on them.

For Horsebox: HTW refers to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

[jimmy two times]

Bonniebird's husband has his crumpet making him his crumpets. That'd be my dream come true.