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Easy South African Crumpets

Easy South African Crumpets

South African crumpets are small, fluffy pancakes. They often contain baking powder, milk and eggs and have a characteristically soft texture.

Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Cuisine South African
Contains GlutenEggsDairy

Steps

  1. 1

    Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat

  2. 2

    You can apply butter( 1 2tsp) to the pan before pouring the crumpet batter1

  3. 3

    Combine egg(2), sugar( 1 4cup), and vanilla essence(1tsp)

  4. 4

    Sift in flour(1cup), baking powder(1tsp), and salt(1pinch)

  5. 5

    Add milk( 1 2cup)

  6. 6

    Combine to form a smooth pourable batter

  7. 7

    Use a large serving spoon to spoon onto the pan

  8. 8

    Cook for two to three minutes on each side2

  9. 9

    Enjoy warm with butter and jam, or butter and syrup

Notes
  1. 1. I find a non-stick pan does not require any butter and cooks with an even colour
  2. 2. When you notice bubbles on one side turn and cook the reverse side

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