These vegan crumpets are light, spongy, and have all the nooks and crannies! They are easy to make and only call for 5 simple ingredients. Highly versatile, you can top your crumpets with both sweet or savory toppings!
Lately, I've been enjoying these delicious crumpets for breakfast! They're light, airy, and have the perfect spongy texture that leaves me wanting more. My favorite way to eat them is by spreading a thick layer of vegan butter and topping it off with some silken tofu scramble and a glass of protein iced coffee.
💚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.
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✅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
Although both crumpets and pancakes are cooked on a griddle, they are 2 different types of food. Crumpets are yeast-leavened bread, while pancakes utilize baking powder as a leavening agent.
The texture of crumpets and pancakes is also vastly different. Crumpets are chewy and have a unique spongy texture, while pancakes are soft and fluffy. Crumpets are also much thicker than regular pancakes.
The original crumpet recipe contains wheat flour and is unsuitable for those following a gluten-free diet. Fortunately, you can make it gluten-free by substituting a 1:1 gluten-free blend for the all-purpose flour.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Crumpets
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour or bread flour/gluten-free blend* (240g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ⅓ cup warm water more if needed (305ml)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast or active dry yeast (see notes)**
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
Making batter
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients together. Using a whisk or spoon, whisk vigorously for 3-4 minutes or until the batter is smooth.
- 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. Adjust the heat to prevent the bottom from browning too quickly.
- Carefully remove the rings using a pair of tongs. You might need to run a knife through if your crumpets are sticking to the rings. Optionally, flip them over and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side to lightly brown them.
Notes
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition
Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
Connie says
Can I omit the sugar?
Jim Mee Sha says
You can omit it if you are using instant yeast. If using active dry yeast, I do not recommend leaving it out as sugar will encourage yeast to "bloom".