Vegan Crumpets

💚Why you will love this recipe 

• Light yet hearty with a pleasant spongy texture 
• A one-bowl recipe that only calls for 5 ingredients 
• Versatile and goes well with various toppings 
• A freezable recipe that is great for meal prep 

🤔What are crumpets 

Crumpets are traditional English bread made from a simple batter of flour, yeast, and water. The batter is then allowed to ferment and rise before cooking on a griddle or pan using crumpet molds. 

Crumpets have a unique texture in which they are soft and porous on the insides yet have a slightly crispy crust. Their texture can be described as between pancakes and English muffins. They are frequently topped with spreads like honey, jam, and butter and are traditionally served for tea. 

🌾What you will need 

📃Ingredient notes and substitutions 

• Flour - I am using all-purpose flour. Bread flour can be used, but it will yield chewier crumpets. To make this recipe gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free blend. 
• Yeast - Instant yeast is the preferred choice. If using active dry yeast, you need to activate it first.
  • Combine yeast, water, and sugar in a bowl, and let it sit for around 5 minutes until it starts to foam. Proceed with adding the rest of the ingredients. 
• Sugar - Any granulated sweetener, like cane sugar, brown sugar, or regular table sugar, can be used. 

🥣How to make 

Preparing crumpet batter - In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Using a whisk or spoon, whisk vigorously for 3-4 minutes or until the batter is smooth. 

 Resting the batter - Allow it to rest for 30-45 minutes in a warm spot. The surface will turn foamy. 

Cooking crumpets - Grease crumpet rings with non-stick spray or oil. Heat a griddle or pan over medium-high heat. Place crumpet rings in the pan, and pour ¼ cup of batter into each ring. (If your ring is bigger, you might need to add more batter). 

Cook for 6-9 minutes or until the surface is set. Remove the rings using a pair of tongs. Optionally, flip them over and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side to lightly brown them. 

✅Helpful tips 

• Proofing dough in a cold climate - To ensure the crumpet batter is proofing nicely in colder weather, place it in the oven with the oven light on. 
• Crumpet rings - You can use egg rings instead if you do not have crumpet rings. Alternatively, make your own rings using aluminum foil. I recommend checking out this video on ‘How to make crumpet rings.’ 
• Grease the rings - Grease your rings before using them to ensure easy removal, especially if you use aluminum instead of non-stick rings. 
• Adjusting the heat - You might need to lower the heat if your crumpet is browning too quickly. 

🧈How to serve 

Below are some topping ideas for your vegan crumpets: 

• Butter and maple syrup/jam 
• Vegemite or marmite 
• Sweet hummus - dark chocolate hummus, cookie dough hummus
• Nut butter - cashew butter, peanut butter, and jam, coconut almond butter 
• Savory stuff - seitan bacon, baked beans, vegan cheese, vegan bologna 
• Drinks - soy milk latte, protein hot chocolate

❄️Storing suggestions

Fridge - Place vegan crumpets in an airtight container or zip-top bag. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. 

Freezer - These crumpets can be frozen for 3 months. Store them in freezer bags or containers before freezing. 

Reheating - Place frozen crumpets overnight in the fridge to defrost. You can then heat it in a toaster, conventional oven, or pan. 

❔Commonly asked questions