How to Make Crumpets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sift the flour and cream of tartar together into a bowl.

   Stir in the remaining lukewarm water. ,, This will take around one to one and a half hours. , Then, cover the bowl again and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes. ,,, Remember: the amount of batter you will need to make a crumpet depends on the size of your crumpet ring.
   
   Aim to get the crumpet to a thickness of about ¾ of an inch. , If holes do not form on the crumpet-to-be, add a little more warm water
   - one tablespoon at a time
   - to the batter in the bowl and try again.
   
   If the batter is too runny and leaks out under from underneath the ring, work in a little more all-purpose flour and try again.
   
   Once the batter is at the right consistency, cook the crumpets in batches of three. , When the crumpet's top is covered with holes (this should take around seven minutes) it is ready to be flipped.
   
   To flip a crumpet, remove the ring using tongs, and then flip the crumpet with a spatula. , Remove the crumpet from the griddle. , You can go for a hot topping
   - like melted cheese or butter
   - or something colder like jam, or marmalade.
   
   If you're making the crumpets for more than just yourself, it's a good idea not to put the toppings on the actual crumpet but let the other people serve themselves
   - not everyone may enjoy marmite covered crumpets, after all.
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   Step 2: In a medium bowl

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   Step 3: mix the yeast and the sugar together with ¾ of a cup of warm water

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   Step 4: and let stand until the water becomes foamy.

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   Step 5: Mix the yeast mixture into the flour mixture

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   Step 6: and beat vigorously for two minutes

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   Step 7: or until you get a thick

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   Step 8: yet smooth batter.

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   Step 9: Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let it stand in a warm spot until the batter rises and then falls.

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    Step 10: Add the salt to the batter

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    Step 11: and beat for about 1 minute.

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    Step 12: Mix the baking soda and warm milk together in a mug; then

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    Step 13: gently stir it into the batter.

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    Step 14: Heat an oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat for two to three minutes.

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    Step 15: Put a greased crumpet ring onto the griddle/frying pan

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    Step 16: and spoon about 1/3 of a cup of the batter into the ring.

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    Step 17: Watch for holes.

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    Step 18: Flip the crumpet.

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    Step 19: Cook the second side of the crumpet until it turns pale golden brown.

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    Step 20: Serve the warm crumpets with your topping.

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