Crumpets

These are traditional and great as a morning accompaniment.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 15 crumpets

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1  cup warm water
• 1  cup  warm milk
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 3 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
•  butter, for greasing

Directions

1. In large bowl, stir together yeast and water.
2. Let stand five minutes then add warm milk, butter, salt, and sugar.
3. Stir in flour until the batter has a slightly elastic consistency.
4. Cover and let stand 45 minutes.
5. Stir in dissolved soda, cover, and let rise 20 to 30 minutes.
6. Grease griddle and heat over medium-low heat.
7. Drop batter by 1/4 cup onto griddle, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover griddle and cook crumpets until tops look dry, about 15 minutes.
9. They will look a little gummy, but will be done; do not turn over.
10. Repeat until batter is used up.
11. Toast before serving.