Gary Rhodes Homemade Crumpets Recipes

GARY RHODES - HOMEMADE CRUMPETS

Steps:

• Sift together the flour and salt.
• Mix the yeast with a few tablespoons of the warm water.
• Whisk three-quarters of the remaining warm water into the flour and then add the yeasty liquid.
• Cover and leave in a warm place until the mixture has risen.
• Once risen, check the consistency.
• If the batter is very thick, loosen with the remaining water.
• The batter should now be left to stand for 8-10 minutes.
• Warm a non-stick frying pan on a low heat.
• Butter some crumpet rings or small tartlet rings.
• Place the rings into the frying pan and pour in some of the batter until half-full (1/4 to 1/2 inches deep).
• Cook on a low heat until small holes appear and the top has started to dry.
• The bottom of the crumpet will now be golden and it can be turned over and cooked for another minute.
• The crumpets are now ready for lots of melting butter!
• Note: The crumpets can be cooked without turning - simply cook until the tops are completely dry.
• The finely grated zest of 1 lemon can also be added to the batter to give a lemon bite.