Description
Homemade sourdough crumpets showcase British breakfast magic with crisp edges and honeycomb-like texture. Delightful served warm with butter and jam, these crumpets will delight breakfast enthusiasts seeking authentic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) sourdough starter (active or discard)
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) water
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) all-purpose flour
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 10 grams (0.35 ounces) baking powder
- 3 grams (0.11 ounces) salt
Cooking Ingredient:
- 20 grams (0.71 ounces) butter, for greasing the rings
Instructions
- Gather all dry ingredients in a batter jug, carefully blending flour, salt, and baking powder with a gentle hand to ensure even distribution.
- Introduce sourdough starter and water into the flour mixture, whisking thoroughly until the batter achieves a luxurious heavy cream-like consistency. Adjust liquid volume as needed for optimal texture.
- Warm a skillet over moderate heat, maintaining a gentle temperature around 300°F. Generously coat crumpet rings with butter, positioning them evenly across the pan’s surface.
- Delicately pour batter into rings, filling them approximately halfway. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, allowing slow, even cooking for 10-15 minutes.
- Monitor the surface carefully as distinctive bubbles emerge and gradually burst, creating signature crumpet holes. If bubble formation seems sluggish, delicately puncture the surface with a toothpick to encourage hole development.
- Once the top appears set and riddled with characteristic openings, carefully flip each crumpet for a brief 30-second golden browning. Ensure complete cooking before turning to maintain the delicate hole structure.
- Transfer crumpets to a warming plate, serving immediately with a generous spread of creamy butter and vibrant fruit preserves for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Flour Swap Experiment with whole wheat or gluten-free flour blends to create alternative versions that cater to different dietary needs.
- Starter Strength Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the most pronounced tangy flavor and optimal texture in your crumpets.
- Bubble Magic Low and slow cooking is crucial – patience allows those signature holes to form perfectly, creating the classic crumpet texture that makes these so delightful.
- Temperature Control Use a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan with consistent heat to prevent burning and achieve golden, even browning across your crumpets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 0.8mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23.3g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg