Crumpets

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the milk, 1 tablespoon of the butter, and the salt until warm.

2. 2

   Combine 1/2 cup of the flour and the yeast together.

3. 3

   Stir into the milk mixture.

4. 4

   Add the egg and beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in the remaining flour and beat until smooth.

6. 6

   Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.

7. 7

   Melt 2 tablespoons of butter on a griddle or in a large frying pan on medium heat.

8. 8

   Lightly brush Crumpet rings (or tuna fish cans with the top and bottom removed) with butter.

9. 9

   Place the rings on the griddle or in the frying pan and pour 2 tablespoons of batter into each ring.

10. 10

    Cook for 4 minutes, remove the ring, flip the Crumpet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the other side.