SAVOURY HEAVEN

Crumpets

MAKES 12

175ml (6fl oz) semi-skimmed milk
225g (8oz) Carr’s Plain Flour
2½g fast action dried yeast
2 tsp granulated sugar
175ml (6fl oz) warm water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
vegetable oil, for cooking

1 Warm the milk and whisk in the flour, yeast and sugar, then add half the warmed water and beat to a smooth batter. Gradually add the remaining water to create a thick and smooth batter mix. Cover with clingfilm and rest in a warm place for up to 2 hours.

2 Once the batter is foaming, whisk in the salt and bicarbonate of soda.

Heat a heavy frying pan or flat griddle on the stove. Apply a little oil with a brush or kitchen paper to grease the pan and the insides of 3-4