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A stack of golden crumpets with whipped cream, syrup, and blueberries on a floral plate, dusted with powdered sugar.

South African Crumpets

These irresistibly fluffy South African crumpets are the ultimate breakfast treat, perfect with golden syrup and fresh fruit.
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Course Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g cake flour 2 cups / 8.8oz
  • 150 g sugar ¾ cup / 5.3oz
  • 12 g baking powder 3 teaspoons / 0.4oz
  • 3 large eggs
  • 240 ml milk 1 cup / 8.1oz
  • A little butter (for frying)
  • Some Golden syrup and blueberries (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  • Add the eggs and milk, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
    A metal mixing bowl containing a smooth, bubbly crumpet batter, ready for cooking.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and grease lightly with butter.
  • Drop small amounts of batter into a greased circle cookie cutter for even shapes.
    Three metal crumpet rings filled with batter sitting in a frying pan, beginning to cook on the stovetop.
  • Cook until bubbles form and pop on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
    Three golden-brown crumpets cooking in a non-stick frying pan, freshly flipped to reveal their crisp, toasted surfaces.
  • Serve warm with golden syrup and fresh blueberries. Enjoy!
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