How can I convert a muffin recipe to make crumpets?

If I have a recipe that I like for muffins (in the original English sense of the word, i.e. a fat disc of bread that's made from cooking a yeasted batter on a griddle in crumpet rings), what do I have to do to convert it to make crumpets instead? Looks like I need more hydration (maybe 120% instead of 100%) and to use plain flour instead of bread flour, but is there anything else?

(The muffin recipe in question is from Peter Reinhart's Artisan Bread Everyday. Except that he calls them English muffins, because he's American.)

Best Answer

English muffins and crumpets are very similar, the only difference being that crumpets are wetter to allow the bubbles to rise out of the side off the heat. Without seeing a specific recipe, it's hard to know exactly what adjustments to make, as some muffin recipes are also quite wet.

If you think your muffin dough is wet enough, you could just try cooking it as crumpets. If it doesn't bubble correctly on top, try making it a little bit wetter until it works.

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Is a crumpet just an English muffin?

Crumpets are made only using baking soda, where as English muffins are made with yeast or sourdough (and occasionally a little baking soda to help things along). Crumpets are cooked only on one side, so the bottom is flat and toasted while the top is speckled with holes (delicious, butter-absorbing holes\u2026).

Is an English muffin a crumpet in England?

So, are crumpets the same thing as English muffins? No, crumpets are an entirely different British breakfast treat to English muffins, although they're reasonably similar.

Which is healthier crumpets or English muffin?

Making a choice! Although a crumpet has slightly lesser calories as compared to the English muffin, English muffin is the healthier option between two as it has less fats and no cholesterol. Crumpets and English muffins \u2013 two delicious and comforting foods loved by all!

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