Crumpets

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk and boiling water in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Cool until lukewarm.
3. 3
   Add yeast and sugar.
4. 4
   Let sit for 5 minutes, or until bubbly.
5. 5
   Mix salt with flour.
6. 6
   Add to yeast mixture and beat with a spoon for several minutes.
7. 7
   Let batter rise until doubled in bulk and slightly bubbly.
8. 8
   Beat dissolved soda into batter.
9. 9
   Let rise again until doubled in bulk.
10. 10
    Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium-hot heat.
11. 11
    Position buttered rings in pan.
12. 12
    Spoon batter into rings to a depth of about 1/2-inch.
13. 13
    Cook until dry and bubbly on top.
14. 14
    Remove rings, turn crumpets and brown lightly on the other side.
15. 15
    Transfer to a rack to cool.
16. 16
    Toast and butter to serve.