Soft, fluffy authentic British crumpets perfect for toasting and spreading with butter.
The French call them "British pancakes". Which may be hard to accept as a precise definition. But it's an elegant way of explaining it to someone who's never had them before.
Whether you prefer them savoury, or sweet, they're an absolute classic.
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Early crumpets originated in the Middle Ages as thin, hard pancake-like flatbreads cooked on a griddle (bakestone). The name likely comes from the Old English crompid, meaning "bent" or "curled up," referring to how they buckled on the heat.
The soft, thick, hole-filled crumpet we eat today was invented during the Victorian era. Bakers began adding baking powder to yeast batter, which released carbon dioxide bubbles as it cooked on a griddle, creating the classic spongy top that holds melted butter.
Frozen product. If ordered for delivery, this will thaw. Read more about our chilled deliveries here
Chilled delivery surcharge of 1 euro included in price. This costs 1 euro less in the brick-and-mortar store.
Contains 6 crumpets.
Ingredients
Wheat flour (with calcium, iron, niacin (B3) and thiamin (B1)), water, yeast, raising agents: E450, E500, E501; salt, sugar, preservative: calcium propionate.
For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain traces of milk, sesame seeds, soya and egg.
STORAGE AND PREPARATION:
THIS PRODUCT IS FROZEN. Defrost before use and consume on same day. Do not refreeze once defrosted. This product must be toasted on both sides and served warm.
