Vegan Crumpets
These homemade vegan crumpets are soft, chewy, and full of those characteristic holes perfect for soaking up butter and jam. They are surprisingly simple to make and a delightful breakfast or snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 269 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 7 ginstant yeast
- 5 gsugar
- 3 gsalt
- 300 mlwarm water
- 2 gbaking soda
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
Equipment
crumpet rings · griddle · large bowl · kitchen towel · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
About 2 min
- 2
Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing with a whisk until a smooth, thick batter forms.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.
- 3
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly risen.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: The batter should look like a thick pancake batter with many small bubbles on the surface.
- 4
Once rested, stir in the baking soda and the vegetable oil until just combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not overmix after adding the baking soda.
- 5
Heat a non-stick griddle or large frying pan over medium-low heat and lightly grease it.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Maintain a consistent medium-low heat to ensure the crumpets cook through without burning.
- 6
Place crumpet rings (approximately 8-10 cm in diameter) on the griddle; lightly grease the inside of the rings.
Cook’s note: If you don't have crumpet rings, you can free-form them, but they won't have the classic round shape.
- 7
Pour the batter into each crumpet ring, filling them about halfway.
About 1 min
- 8
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the top of the crumpets are set, covered in small holes, and the edges are dry.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: The holes are crucial for texture and indicate the crumpets are cooking correctly.
- 9
Carefully remove the crumpet rings and flip the crumpets. Cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until lightly golden.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The second side cooks much faster, primarily to brown the base.
- 10
Transfer the cooked crumpets to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- 11
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan and rings as needed.
About 5 min
- 12
Serve warm, ideally toasted, with your favorite vegan butter and jam.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 269.1kcal
- Protein
- 7g
- Carbs
- 49.5g
- Fat
- 4.3g
- Fibre
- 2.2g
- Sugar
- 1.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover crumpets in an airtight container at room temperature.
Toast crumpets in a toaster or under a grill until heated through and golden.
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