Crumpets (Vegan Option)
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Serves: 10
 
Ingredients
  • 300g plain flour
  • 2 tbsp dried active yeast
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 300ml milk (we used soya)
  • 200ml warm water
  • A generous pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Mix together the flour, yeast and bicarb, then the wet ingredients in a separate jug.
  2. Pour in, mixing well, and stirring in the salt and pepper. You'll form a loose batter.
  3. Cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place for an hour to rise.
  4. Heat a large, flat frying pan over a low heat (if using gas, or medium-low if using electric). Add a poaching ring or two and a small drizzle of oil into the bottom of the ring(s). Make sure it's on a very low heat.
  5. Add three good sized tablespoons of batter into each and now, wait. Cook for 12 minutes, watching the bubbles come to the top and slowly popping.
  6. Once you're happy that the dough has cooked and the bubbles have popped, remove the ring and flip over. Fry for a further minute at a slightly higher heat to brown off the top.
  7. Serve as you wish, but I will forever recommend butter and marmite.
Recipe by The Bearded Bakery at http://www.thebeardedbakery.com/baking/bread/crumpets-vegan/