Anyone made crumpets/pikelets?

leonie_2

Morning all.

I have found a recipe for crumpets and would love to give them a go, however I cant find any of the stainless steel tins

I've looked on ebay, but found nothing.

Has anyone ever made crumpets and if so, what did you use to cook them in..... and are they delish!?!

[Deleted User]

Yes they are lovely. You could use the mini flan rings or ss cutters. They are cooked on a griddle. You can also do them without the rings

sneekymum

You can buy them on US eBay

You could use pastry cutters instead.

Pikelets don't need a ring - just a careful pouring technique.

leonie_2

Yes they are the ones on US ebay.

I couldnt do it without a ring as i'd want them as thick as the bought ones are, or is there a secret? The ones in my cook book are identical to shop bought ones but I bet they taste much nicer!

Pink.

You can buy crumpet rings from cook'n'kitchen or lakeland. I'm sure I've read somewhere that you can use small tins (eg tuna) with both ends taken off.

Pink

leonie_2

Pink-Winged, what a good idea about the tuna tins!

Right off to the fridge to look for tuna............. :j

catkins

Haven't made any for ages but when I did I used those rings for frying eggs. Not as thick as shop bought crumpets admittedly.

I might try making them again and use tuna tins (I eat tons of tuna!)

mystery1100

I really like crumpets and fancy trying to make some. Does anyone have a fool-proof recipe???

Many Thanks
Emma

angelavdavis

I remember my Mum making them when I was little.

Here's a recipe:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/homemadecrumpets_70053.shtml

sarahsarah

Has anyone made their own crumpets?
I've googled for some recipes, but would like a tried and tested one along with any advice?

Do you have to buy special crumpet rings?

Seakay

I used to use a Good Housekeeping recipe, but now use this Delia one
http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/home-made-crumpets,1587,RC.html
except that I use aprox 30g fresh yeast (free from Mr T) instead of dried. I have not got crumpet rings, but I inherited a couple of egg rings so I use those- I think that you would definitely need to use something or else the batter would run all over the place.
If you want to try the method without buying any extra equipment, then how about pikelets?
http://www.cookitsimply.com/recipe-0010-0p6006.html
They are very similar but thinner, so don't need a mould.