This Easy Crumpet Recipe I’ve had since I was 19, a friend I worked with gave me this recipe she found in a cookbook. It is a simple, flop proof recipe and if my kids want a treat in a hurry this is my go to recipe. It also brings back very fond memories of my younger days in Durban.
I had an amazing colleague I worked with, it was my second job and I was in a very junior position at the time , but she always made me feel like a part of the team. Her name was also Lorraine and she had the kindest heart, I guess all Lorraines are special people.
She took me out for lunches and coffee and one our favourite places was the Botanical gardens, where they served the most amazing Crumpets with cream and syrup…that’s where my love affair with Crumpets started.
My kids have been really good the past 2 weeks, staying of meat, fish and eggs so today I made all their favourite foods. My 9-year-old couldn’t stop eating the crumpets, with a dollop of cream and loads of syrup. Thank goodness he didn’t go crazy with the sugar rush.
I let him relish it as it’s not often that they get treats on a weekday, that’s usually left for the weekends.
What is Crumpets
Crumpets is the same as flapjacks or pancakes as some parts of the world call it. Here in South Africa we refer to them as crumpets.
Quick and Easy to make
This really is an Easy Crumpet Recipe. Somedays when I’m lazy I practically dump everything into one bowl and give it a quick whisk, even then it’s perfect.
They are soft, light and fluffy. These crumpets can be eaten with a spread of butter or some cream and syrup, either way they are still so yummy!
Making the crumpets
I did use 3/4 cup of milk to make the batter, however if you feel the batter is too thick you can add a little more milk. It has to be a dropping consistency.
Please also ensure you cook them on a medium heat, if it cooks too fast the insides will not be cooked. When cooking the crumpets you flip them over once you see little bubbles forming on the surface.
Crumpets
Ingredients
- 1 cup cake wheat flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter or oil plus a little extra butter to grease the pan
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Sift all the dry ingredients and set aside. Beat the egg and combine it with the melted butter or oil and buttermilk/milk
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until it forms a smooth batter. I use a whisk to ensure there are no lumps. Add more milk if you feel the batter is too thick
- Pour about a quarter cup of batter on a greased pan and cook. Once little bubbles form on the surface, flip it over and cook the other side
- Serve with whipped cream and maple syrup
Notes
- You may need a little more milk for the batter. However, ensure that your batter is not too runny or it will be difficult to keep the shape
- You can make them egg free by replacing the egg with some lemon juice or vinegar. The texture may not be exactly the same but close enough
- The batter does thicken a little on standing so if it's too runny allow it to stand for 5 minutes
- You can use some buttermilk if you wish, however the milk works perfectly fine
- These crumpets are perfect with jam too
Your crumpet recipe calls for one egg,however in the method you say eggs.I like the look of these and want to try them.Please will you clear this up.
Hi Gavin! My apologies. Yes it is one egg. I will fix the error in my method. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Have a lovely day
Hello ,tried the recipe..really enjoyable on a cold wet Saturday afternoon in JHB …..
yummy
Thanks for the feedback Enver! Glad my recipe made your cold, wet day a little more pleasant. Stay Safe:-)
Tried your crumpet recipe it came out so lovely. Thank you.
Thanks so much Denise. I love hearing that my recipe works. Take care and stay safe:-)
Thank you for your flop proof crumpet recipe. Cold day where I live, so was just perfect. Stay safe.
Thank you so much Asothee. Yes it is an amazing recipe that my kids love. Stay Safe:-)
I tried this recipe this morning and my husband added chocolate chips. It was heaven. Thank you Lorraine for this decadent recipe 😘
Thank you to much Kubeshnie! I’m glad you guys enjoyed it, sounds yum with chocolate chips 🙂
I didn’t know what to make for when we break our fast, so I went to my friend “Google” looking for a flop proof flapjack recipe. I tried your recipe…quick sticks. YUMMY!!!!
Thank you Amina! So glad the recipe helped. All the best during your fast. Take Care:-)
Hi Lorraine. I also went to Google. can I make the flapjacks without eggs?
Hi Mohini! Yes you can use lemon use or vinegar as a replacement. And maybe add buttermilk instead of milk. Hope it helps:-)
Hi Lorraine. Can I use self raising flour instead of flour and baking powder?
Hi Lindy! Yes you can use self-raising flour although I do prefer cake flour. Maybe just add half teaspoon of baking powder with the self-raising flour to create that fluffiness. Good luck:-)