BreakfastSnack

Vegan Crumpets

Name: Vegan Crumpets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 7 g instant yeast; 5 g sugar; 3 g salt; 300 ml warm water; 2 g baking soda; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

These homemade vegan crumpets are soft, chewy, and full of those characteristic holes perfect for soaking up butter and jam. They are surprisingly simple to make and a delightful breakfast or snack.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 269 kcal

VeganVegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

250 gall-purpose flour
7 ginstant yeast
5 gsugar
3 gsalt
300 mlwarm water
2 gbaking soda
1 tbspvegetable oil

Equipment

crumpet rings · griddle · large bowl · kitchen towel · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
About 2 min
2
Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing with a whisk until a smooth, thick batter forms.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.
3
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly risen.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: The batter should look like a thick pancake batter with many small bubbles on the surface.
4
Once rested, stir in the baking soda and the vegetable oil until just combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not overmix after adding the baking soda.
5
Heat a non-stick griddle or large frying pan over medium-low heat and lightly grease it.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Maintain a consistent medium-low heat to ensure the crumpets cook through without burning.
6
Place crumpet rings (approximately 8-10 cm in diameter) on the griddle; lightly grease the inside of the rings.
Cook’s note: If you don't have crumpet rings, you can free-form them, but they won't have the classic round shape.
7
Pour the batter into each crumpet ring, filling them about halfway.
About 1 min
8
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the top of the crumpets are set, covered in small holes, and the edges are dry.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: The holes are crucial for texture and indicate the crumpets are cooking correctly.
9
Carefully remove the crumpet rings and flip the crumpets. Cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until lightly golden.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The second side cooks much faster, primarily to brown the base.
10
Transfer the cooked crumpets to a wire rack to cool slightly.
11
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan and rings as needed.
About 5 min
12
Serve warm, ideally toasted, with your favorite vegan butter and jam.

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score

Calories: 269.1kcal
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 49.5g
Fat: 4.3g
Fibre: 2.2g
Sugar: 1.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover crumpets in an airtight container at room temperature.

Reheating

Toast crumpets in a toaster or under a grill until heated through and golden.