Crumpets

Directions

1. 1
   NOTE:- 1 tsp dry yeast can be used in place of the compressed yeast; sift it with the dry ingredients.
2. 2
   Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in water, add to dry ingredients, beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Crumpets can be cooked in a lightly greased frying pan or electric frypan; if using frypan, pre-heat to 260 F.
5. 5
   Lightly grease some egg-rings, put them in pan to heat through.
6. 6
   When hot three-quarters fill the rings with batter.
7. 7
   Allow to cook over a low heat for approximately 10 minutes or until surface is covered with holes.
8. 8
   Remove the rings.
9. 9
   Cover the pan, and cook a further 2 - 3 minutes or until the surface is set. Remove from the pan, cool on a wire rack.
10. 10
    When cold, toast and serve with butter.
11. 11
    These may be frozen.