Garlic butter crumpets

Although crumpets are often served sweet (with honey or jam), they are excellent savoury too. Garlic butter, melting into the millions of tiny craters in the dough, permeates every single bite. This version makes a great side for soups or a standalone savoury breakfast.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 260 kcal
🌍 Cuisine British

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Crumpet rings
  • Frying pan
  • Small saucepan for butter

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Prepare the batter: bloom the yeast in sugary water, then mix with flour, salt, and milk. Prove for 1 hour.

Tip: Patience yields roses (and holey crumpets).
2

Cook the crumpets in buttered rings until golden brown and pitted.

Tip: Cook on low heat to give bubbles time to reach the top.
3

While they cook, melt the butter in a small pan and toss in the finely chopped garlic. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute.

Tip: The essential oils of garlic release in hot butter, but it won't burn if not overheated.
4

Drizzle the finished crumpets with the garlic butter and scatter with parsley.

Tip: The freshness of parsley balances the richness of garlic and butter.

Recipe FAQ

Didn't the garlic burn?
If you just sweat it with the butter, it won't burn. Do not brown it!

Ingredients

  • 250 g Plain flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 7 g Dried yeast
  • 150 ml Lukewarm water
  • 150 ml Lukewarm milk
  • 50 g Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley