Gluten free crumpets
Proper holey crumpets cooked in a frying pan. Toast them and let the butter run through the holes.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the flour, xanthan gum, yeast, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Pour in the warm oat milk and water and whisk to a smooth, thick batter, like double cream.
- 2
Cover and leave somewhere warm for 1 hour, until bubbly and almost doubled.
60 min - 3
Grease 4 egg rings or 8 cm metal cutters well with oil. Heat a heavy frying pan over a low to medium heat and oil it lightly.
- 4
Set the rings in the pan. Spoon in batter to about 1.5 cm deep. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes without moving, until the top is set and covered in holes.
- 5
Lift off the rings, flip the crumpets and cook for 1 minute more. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
- 6
Cool on a rack. To serve, toast until crisp at the edges and spread with butter or dairy free spread.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.