Cultured Palate: International Dishes from England
| January 17, 2018
Crumpets
Tea time is a quintessential English pastime. It doesn’t matter whether you gravitate towards a simple cuppa with plain biscuits or choose an elaborate cream tea with scones, tea sandwiches, and ample pots of tea.
One of the most English of tea time snacks is the crumpet – a bun-like bread that has tons of air bubbles, which makes it a perfect vehicle for butter, jam, honey, or even clotted cream. Crumpets are made on a skillet, rather than in the oven, which makes them an easy choice for even the most novice home baker.
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