I have not eaten a crumpet in aaaaages. Not since going Failsafe, as I never knew how to make them. Then I happened across this recipe on a parenting forum and WOO!! They. Are. Delish. Just to make sure they were 'real crumpets', I put a couple in the toaster and ate them with honey for afternoon tea. *swoon* So yummy!
Beware though, this is time consuming, so don't attempt if you have to be somewhere else. This is 'stand at the pan' sort of stuff. You might also like to invest in some crumpet rings (or egg rings) to cook these in. You certainly can let it go all rustic, but you'll miss out on the height. They'll be just as yummy though. When I find out who made the recipe, I'll add the credit.
Ingredients:
* 250g water
* 250g milk
* 2 tsp raw sugar
* 1 tsp dried yeast
* 510g (3 cups) plain flour
* large pinch salt
* 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda
* 250g water, extra
* oil if your fry pan is not non-stick
Method:
* Place milk, water and sugar into TMX and warm 60degC for 4 minutes on speed 2
* Sprinkle yeast over liquid and leave for 10 minutes
* Add flour and salt and mix Speed 6 10 seconds, then Speed 4 until well combined (I got a thick batter rather than a dough)
* Leave in warm spot for an hour or until doubled in size
* Dissolve Sodi Bic in extra water, pour into dough mix and beat well. Speed 4 until well combined
* Heat up fry pan until hot and place egg rings onto pan
* Gently pour batter into each egg ring
* You may need to tinker with the heat to get it right, but the crumpet should cook all the way through, without flipping, and not have a burned bottom. This will take 3-5 minutes.
* It is cooked when the bubbles have formed, burst and set on top.
* Flip over to lightly brown the top (only about 5 seconds)
* Remove egg ring and allow to cool on cooling rack
* Use straight away or store and eat cold. Or toast them in the toaster.
* Delicious with Failsafe toppings like : Pear Jam, Maple Syrup, Golden Syrup or Cream Cheese.
Verdict: Do I have to share them??? These will be great in school lunch boxes, but best for a hot toasted after-school snack.
