Crumpets recipe
Ingredients
1 (.25 oz) pkg active dry yeast
1/4 C warm water
1 t sugar
1/3 cup warm milk
4 T butter melted
1 egg
1 C a/p flour
1/2 t salt
Instructions
In a mixing bowl,dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand 5 mins. Add the milk, 1 T butter and egg; mix well. Add flour and salt; beat untill smooth. Cover let rise in warm place until doubled, about 45 mins. Brush griddle and 3 inch metal rings or open topped metal cookie cutters with remaining butter. Place rings on griddle; heat over low heat. Pour 3 T batter into each ring. Cook for 7mins or until bubbles begin to pop and the top appears dry. Remove rings. Turn crumpets; cook 1-2 mins longer or until the 2nd side is golden brown. Serve warm or let cool and toast.