Crumpets?

BigBuds · 01-27-2010, 07:35 PM

I saw the English Muffin thread and it reminded me of crumpets.

I don't mind English Muffins but I absolfuckinglutely love CRUMPETS!

I've never seen them here in Korea but I'm stuck down south where there isn't as much variety. So has anyone seen them in Seoul?

I'm going to try and make them myself tonight. Came across this recipe on the net.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

· 4 cups all-purpose flour

· 2 tbs. baking powder

· 1 1/2 tsps. sugar

· 1 1/2 tsps. salt

· 1 tsp. dry yeast

· 3 cups warm water

· Oil for frying

· Frying pan

· Crumpet rings

1. Step 1

Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and yeast together over a large bowl.

2. Step 2

Heat the oil in the frying pan and prepare for frying.

3. Step 3

Add the water one cup at a time to form the crumpet batter.

4. Step 4

Place metal crumpet rings carefully in hot pan and reduce heat to medium.

5. Step 5

Carefully pour the crumpet batter into each ring. Crumpets will start cooking immediately.

6. Step 6

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until small bubbles/holes start to appear on the top of each crumpet.

7. Step 7

Remove the rings using tongs.

8. Step 8

Cover the frying pan and leave to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until crumpets are firm. They should be a light brown color on the bottom.

9. Step 9

Remove from the frying pan using a spatula and let cool on a wire rack.

10. Step 10

Serve and enjoy!

Expat Judge · 01-27-2010, 07:38 PM

Thats a lot of steps. I bet you'll make it to step four, give up, and get drunk...

K.W.Otto · 01-27-2010, 07:39 PM

Don't mind a bit o' crumpet meself. Be sure to let us know how the experiment turns out, preferably with pictures.

Draz · 01-27-2010, 07:40 PM

Wait just a goddamn minute here today I learned that crumpets are THE EXACT SAME THING as English muffins. What the fuck.

If I had some yeast I'd try that out right now.

K.W.Otto · 01-27-2010, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draz

Wait just a goddamn minute here today I learned that crumpets are THE EXACT SAME THING as English muffins. What the fuck.

Sorry but someones been pissing in ya ear.

Draz · 01-27-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.W.Otto

Sorry but someones been pissing in ya ear.

Google image search says you are so very wrong.

"English muffin"

"Crumpet"

K.W.Otto · 01-27-2010, 07:45 PM

Nope

observe

crumpet

English Muffins

Expat Judge · 01-27-2010, 07:45 PM

That crumpet looks amazing. Dont know about the English muffin though....looks kind of bland and, well, English tasting.

K.W.Otto · 01-27-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Google image search says you are so very wrong.

Check again

Draz · 01-27-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.W.Otto

Nope

observe

crumpet

English Muffins

Uh.... huh. So a crumpet is freshly made at home, and an English muffin comes from the store? I... see.

K.W.Otto · 01-27-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draz

Uh.... huh. So a crumpet is freshly made at home, and an English muffin comes from the store? I... see.

No, for me, at least until now, they have both come from stores but their texture is entirely different.

A crumpet is somewhat more rubbery but has rather large pores, whereas English Muffins' texture more closely resembles bread.

Draz · 01-27-2010, 07:55 PM

Pigments?? The English muffins I'm used to (that look like the ones in your pic labeled English muffins) were very very chewy "rubbery" if you will.

K.W.Otto · 01-27-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draz

Pigments?? The English muffins I'm used to (that look like the ones in your pic labeled English muffins) were very very chewy "rubbery" if you will.

Where are you from ?

Quote:

Pigments??

oops I fucked up

fixed it

Draz · 01-27-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.W.Otto

Where are you from ?

oops I fucked up

fixed it

Everyone getting drunk tonight!

I'm from Canada but it doesn't matter. What I call an English muffin has huge holes in it and is like chewing rubber bread. Anyway I looked it up and the difference is that a crumpet has holes on one side and an English muffin has to be cut in half to show the holes. I still think it's BASICALLY the same thing.

K.W.Otto · 01-27-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draz

Everyone getting drunk tonight!

I'm from Canada but it doesn't matter. What I call an English muffin has huge holes in it and is like chewing rubber bread. Anyway I looked it up and the difference is that a crumpet has holes on one side and an English muffin has to be cut in half to show the holes. I still think it's BASICALLY the same thing.

No I still disagree, even when cut in half English Muffins have a different texture. I don't need to look it up. Tis a fact.

Let the flame war begin !

or to quote Nick Cave

YouTube- Nick Cave - Bring it on

If you watch the video you might also note a different usage of the term crumpet. Some quite reasonable crumpet on display there.

palangi · 01-27-2010, 08:15 PM

I heard the same thing as Draz today, but i couldn't be arsed getting involved. English muffins and crumpets are NOT the same thing. The pics above are certainly how i would differentiate between the two.

BigBuds · 01-27-2010, 08:33 PM

Crumpets and English Muffins are different. but so some bloody reason yanks see the need to call crumpets English Muffins.

What the fuck do you yanks call English Muffins then?

This from one of the recipe sites i use:

Crumpets are mainly eaten in the United Kingdom, though they are also popular in the nations of the Commonwealth.

A crumpet is a savoury/sweet bread snack. It was originally a hard pancake cooked on a griddle; but, through the Victorian Era yeast was introduced and they became softer. Later, more baking powder was added to the recipe, creating the typical holes in the crumpet.

Crumpets are usually circular shaped, with a flat top, and a spongy texture. They are similar to pikelets, though pikelets are thinner and have more irregular shapes.

Crumpets, by themselves, have a bland taste. They are usually eaten warm, with a topping. Common toppings include butter, golden syrup, jam, or melted cheese, but other unique choices are enjoyed too - from peanut butter, marmite, to lemon curd! DON"T FORGET VEGEMITE!!!

Edit: Just looked at a few recipe sites and they all say the same thing. Basically, you North Americans have it arse round backwards as usual. Quote:They're known as English muffins in North America, but the British enjoy their crumpets with tea on a daily basis.

K.W.Otto · 01-27-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Crumpets and English Muffins are different. but so some bloody reason yanks see the need to call crumpets English Muffins.

I think it's in the same style that the language is simplified and such nuances are lost.

BigBuds · 01-27-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.W.Otto

I think it's in the same style that the language is simplified and such nuances are lost.

Makes sense. We do have to make things simpler for

morons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.W.Otto

Nope

observe

crumpet

English Muffins

These photos illustrate perfectly what the bloody difference is.

Thanks K.W.Otto.

That first photo is what I'm planning to cook up and eat tonight.

Expat Judge · 01-27-2010, 09:00 PM

tThe crumpet looks just like a cut-open English muffin.....

01-27-2010, 07:35 PM	#1
BigBuds Rules the Arcade!!! Black Jack Champion! The riddle zone Champion! Video Poker Champion! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Changwon Posts: 2,207 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Status: Total Awards: 2 Total Points: 0	Crumpets? I saw the English Muffin thread and it reminded me of crumpets. I don't mind English Muffins but I absolfuckinglutely love CRUMPETS! I've never seen them here in Korea but I'm stuck down south where there isn't as much variety. So has anyone seen them in Seoul? I'm going to try and make them myself tonight. Came across this recipe on the net. Instructions Things You'll Need: · 4 cups all-purpose flour · 2 tbs. baking powder · 1 1/2 tsps. sugar · 1 1/2 tsps. salt · 1 tsp. dry yeast · 3 cups warm water · Oil for frying · Frying pan · Crumpet rings 1. Step 1 Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and yeast together over a large bowl. 2. Step 2 Heat the oil in the frying pan and prepare for frying. 3. Step 3 Add the water one cup at a time to form the crumpet batter. 4. Step 4 Place metal crumpet rings carefully in hot pan and reduce heat to medium. 5. Step 5 Carefully pour the crumpet batter into each ring. Crumpets will start cooking immediately. 6. Step 6 Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until small bubbles/holes start to appear on the top of each crumpet. 7. Step 7 Remove the rings using tongs. 8. Step 8 Cover the frying pan and leave to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until crumpets are firm. They should be a light brown color on the bottom. 9. Step 9 Remove from the frying pan using a spatula and let cool on a wire rack. 10. Step 10 Serve and enjoy! __________________ Some people are like slinkys. Not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
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01-27-2010, 08:33 PM	#17
BigBuds Rules the Arcade!!! Black Jack Champion! The riddle zone Champion! Video Poker Champion! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Changwon Posts: 2,207 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Status: Total Awards: 2 Total Points: 0	Crumpets and English Muffins are different. but so some bloody reason yanks see the need to call crumpets English Muffins. What the fuck do you yanks call English Muffins then? This from one of the recipe sites i use: Crumpets are mainly eaten in the United Kingdom, though they are also popular in the nations of the Commonwealth. A crumpet is a savoury/sweet bread snack. It was originally a hard pancake cooked on a griddle; but, through the Victorian Era yeast was introduced and they became softer. Later, more baking powder was added to the recipe, creating the typical holes in the crumpet. Crumpets are usually circular shaped, with a flat top, and a spongy texture. They are similar to pikelets, though pikelets are thinner and have more irregular shapes. Crumpets, by themselves, have a bland taste. They are usually eaten warm, with a topping. Common toppings include butter, golden syrup, jam, or melted cheese, but other unique choices are enjoyed too - from peanut butter, marmite, to lemon curd! DON"T FORGET VEGEMITE!!! Edit: Just looked at a few recipe sites and they all say the same thing. Basically, you North Americans have it arse round backwards as usual. Quote:They're known as English muffins in North America, but the British enjoy their crumpets with tea on a daily basis. __________________ Some people are like slinkys. Not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. Last edited by BigBuds; 01-27-2010 at 09:04 PM.. Reason: More Info

01-27-2010, 09:00 PM	#20
Expat Judge Internet Toughguy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,816 Gender: Sock: Status: NFL Team: Total Awards: 6 Total Points: 0	tThe crumpet looks just like a cut-open English muffin.....
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01-27-2010, 07:38 PM	#2
Expat Judge Internet Toughguy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,816 Gender: Sock: Status: NFL Team: Total Awards: 6 Total Points: 0	Thats a lot of steps. I bet you'll make it to step four, give up, and get drunk...

01-27-2010, 07:39 PM	#3
K.W.Otto Seasoned Hogwon Jockey Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,091 Total Awards: 1 Total Points: 0	Don't mind a bit o' crumpet meself. Be sure to let us know how the experiment turns out, preferably with pictures.

01-27-2010, 07:40 PM	#4
Draz RANGRANGRANG Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,772 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Total Awards: 3 Total Points: 0	Wait just a goddamn minute here today I learned that crumpets are THE EXACT SAME THING as English muffins. What the fuck. If I had some yeast I'd try that out right now.

01-27-2010, 07:45 PM	#7
K.W.Otto Seasoned Hogwon Jockey Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,091 Total Awards: 1 Total Points: 0	Nope observe crumpet English Muffins

01-27-2010, 07:55 PM	#12
Draz RANGRANGRANG Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,772 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Total Awards: 3 Total Points: 0	Pigments?? The English muffins I'm used to (that look like the ones in your pic labeled English muffins) were very very chewy "rubbery" if you will.

01-27-2010, 08:15 PM	#16
palangi Internet Toughguy Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,406 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Status: Total Awards: 7 Total Points: 0	I heard the same thing as Draz today, but i couldn't be arsed getting involved. English muffins and crumpets are NOT the same thing. The pics above are certainly how i would differentiate between the two.