A steaming pot of tea and hot buttered crumpets; the perfect excuse to gather friends together around the fire on a Sunday afternoon and escape the winter blues!
I recently found my Grandma’s hand-written cookery book full of classic English tea time recipes. She had everything you could possibly need for the perfect afternoon tea time treat and I discovered a really simple recipe to make your own crumpets. Get the kettle on!
Makes 16 Prep/cooking time: 1-2 hrs Pre-heated oven: 180℃
Ingredients:
1 pint / 600ml warm milk
1 lb/ 450g plain sifted flour
2 tsp dried yeast
1 large egg
1/2 tsp sugar
A little salt
oil to fry
Method:
In a large bowl mix all ingredients and beat well. Leave the mixture to rise until bubbles appear on top. Beat and cover with a damp tea towel and leave to rise again. Then pour into crumpet rings (or pastry cutters) and bake in a brisk oven until golden. Turn over and cook on the other side.
As easy as that! Remember, crumpets are best served hot, toasted and well buttered in front of a roaring fire with a steaming pot of tea.
Bring on Sunday!
