GARY RHODES - HOMEMADE CRUMPETS

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Gary Rhodes Recipe: "I love having afternoon tea cakes, hot-cross buns, and scones. They are treats the British enjoy and they are so easy to get hold of in Britain - almost every shop sells them. Crumpets warmed and served toasted with lots of butter and jam are also a favorite. So, when a friend of mine passed on this recipe to me, I just had to try it. They do work and, with lots of butter, are delicious".

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 20 crumpets

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons dried yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 234.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3

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