Crumpet

Crumpet
A buttered crumpet
TypeBread
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Region or stateUnited Kingdom and other parts of the Commonwealth
Main ingredientsFlour, yeast, salt, butter, warm water
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A crumpet (/ˈkrʌmpɪt/ ) is a small griddle bread made from an unsweetened batter of water or milk, flour, and yeast originating from the United Kingdom. It has since become popular in Australia, Canada,[1] New Zealand, and South Africa.

Historically, crumpets are also regionally known as pikelets, however this is limited as pikelets are more widely known as a thinner, more pancake-like griddle bread;[2] a type of the latter is referred to as a crumpet in Scotland.[3]

  1. ^ Moncada, Katlyn. "Crumpets vs. English Muffins: What's the Difference?". Better Homes & Gardens.
  2. ^ Ingram, Christine (1999). The Cook's Guide to Bread. Hermes. p. 50.
  3. ^ Kinnear, Audrey (2023-10-06). "The History of Crumpets". A Very British Catal. Retrieved 2025-03-07.