how to make crumpets with bigger and more holes [duplicate]

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How do I get more holes in my crumpets?

Taouk has a few more tips for getting a well-risen, bubbly crumpet: \u201cDon't over mix the batter. Oil your pan and your rings well. Cook it on a low heat so they cook through and get the crucial holes as the gases in the batter rise up and pop.\u201d

What can I use instead of a crumpet ring?

Making crumpets isn't difficult but you need to find some rings to bake them in. You can use tart tins or rings, English muffin rings, silicone or metal egg rings, or be thrifty and start saving tuna or cat food tins and use those.

Why do crumpets have holes in them?

"The heat of the hot plate [causes] the bubbles to expand, and the steam generated behind it pushes the bubbles up through the batter," the manufacturing manager said. "What you get is a chimney effect. Steam pushing the bubbles up causes the flutes which makes the holes in your crumpet."

Why are my crumpets rubbery?

I've looked through many recipes and I have found that there are three things that do still vary: the liquid used is milk or water, or a mix \u2013 milk makes a soft crumpet and water makes a crisper one; plain or strong flour is used (or a mix) \u2013 the former makes a rubbery crumpet and latter makes one that's a bit more ...

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No-Knead Homemade Crumpets (No Oven Needed!)

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