Durham Pikelets

Pikelet is a regional name for a crumpet.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces flour
• 1  teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 1⁄2 ounces  lard
• 8 -10  fluid ounces buttermilk or 8 -10  fluid ounces 1% low-fat milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Sift the flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt together into a bowl, then rub in the lard until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk or milk, beating lightly to give a dropping consistency. Drop the mixture, in spoonfuls on to a hot well greased griddle or frying pan and cook picketlets for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
3. Keep warm, wrapped in a clean tea towl and serve hot, spread with plenty of butter.