Cinnamon Free Classic Crumpets
Soft, spongy, and riddled with those signature bubble holes that catch every bit of melted butter, these homemade crumpets are a genuine breakfast treat worth making from scratch. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just milk, flour, yeast, and a few pantry staples — so there's no hidden spice blend or flavoring to second-guess. That matters more than you'd think, since store-bought crumpets and packaged baked goods often sneak in warming spices that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, you control every single ingredient from start to finish. The process is mostly hands-off: a gentle yeast rise does the heavy lifting, and the baking soda addition at the end is what creates that iconic porous, nook-filled surface. Once they hit the griddle and those bubbles start popping through the top, you'll understand why people get obsessed with making these at home. Finish them in the toaster for a crispy top, add a pat of butter, and you've got something genuinely special.
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8 servings
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 0.750 cup water
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
For greasing
- neutral oil or unsalted butter, for greasing the rings and griddle
For serving
- unsalted butter, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the milk and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat and warm until just lukewarm, about 100°F (38°C) — it should feel barely warm to the touch, not hot. Pour into a large mixing bowl, stir in the sugar, then sprinkle the yeast over the surface. Let stand for 8–10 minutes, until the yeast is foamy and active.
- 2
Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture and whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until a smooth, thick, pourable batter forms — it should be thicker than pancake batter but still flow off the whisk in a slow ribbon. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and leave in a warm spot for 45–60 minutes, until the batter has risen noticeably and the surface is covered in bubbles.
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