Gluten Free Crumpets

A gluten free version of this delicious tea time treat which is traditionally served, toasted or grilled and dripping with melted butter. Popular additional toppings are honey, jam, chocolate spread and marmite. Equipment frying pan, 8 x metal crumpet rings and 2 x mixing bowls https://www.freee-foods.co.uk/recipes/gluten-free-crumpets

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Put the flour and quick yeast into a large bowl and stir to combine.

Step 2

Add the milk and stir to make a thick batter.

Step 3

Cover and leave the batter to stand in a warm place for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

Step 4

Measure the sugar, xanthan gum, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl, and then sieve onto the batter and beat well.

Step 5

Put a little oil into a frying pan, over a medium heat.

Step 6

Rub some oil around the inside of 8 metal crumpet rings and place half in the frying pan.

Step 7

When the pan is nice and hot, spoon some of the batter into the crumpet rings so they are half full.

Step 8

Cook on a medium heat for about 12-15 minutes until the top is dry with air holes and the crumpet base is dark brown.

Step 9

Remove the crumpets, re-oil the pan and cook the remaining 4 crumpets.

Step 10

Run a knife around the inside of each metal ring and push the crumpet out.

Step 11

Return the crumpets to the frying pan, air hole side down and cook for 5-10 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 12

Remove from the pan and leave to cool.

Step 13

Store in a tin or wrap and freeze the crumpets.

Step 14

To serve, reheat the crumpets in a toaster or under the grill.

Step 15

Spread with butter and serve warm.

Step 16

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