Buttermilk Crumpets

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This is an American rendition of a British classic. Serve with your choice of savory or sweet toppings, like fruit spread and butter, double Devonshire cream, clotted cream, etc... I love using crumpets as a base for eggs Benedict. If you have an Instant Pot® you can use the yogurt setting and proof the dough much faster!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 crumpets
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup milk, divided

  • 2 teaspoons quick-rising yeast

  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat buttermilk and 1/2 cup milk to about 100 degrees F (37 degrees C). Sprinkle yeast and sugar over milk mixture, stirring once. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.

  2. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and stir to combine, forming a soft dough. Cover and place in a warm place for 40 minutes or until doubled in size.

  3. Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk and baking soda in a small bowl. Stir mixture into dough until incorporated. Cover and leave for 30 minutes in a warm place.

  4. Heat a cast iron pan or griddle over low heat. Spray metal crumpet rings and place into middle of frying pan. Fill each ring with 1/2 cup of crumpet mixture. Cook for 4 or 5 minutes until bubbles appear and the edges are starting to set. Remove from ring and cook the top for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254 Calories
2g Fat
48g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 254
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 665mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 236mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.