Crumpets

NOTE:- 1 tsp dry yeast can be used in place of the compressed yeast; sift it with the dry ingredients.

Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in water, add to dry ingredients, beat until smooth.

Crumpets can be cooked in a lightly greased frying pan or electric frypan; if using frypan, pre-heat to 260 F.

Lightly grease some egg-rings, put them in pan to heat through.

When hot three-quarters fill the rings with batter.

Allow to cook over a low heat for approximately 10 minutes or until surface is covered with holes.

Remove the rings.

Cover the pan, and cook a further 2 - 3 minutes or until the surface is set. Remove from the pan, cool on a wire rack.

When cold, toast and serve with butter.

These may be frozen.