Description
Elegant and indulgent, this recipe pairs warm homemade crumpets with crème fraîche and caviar for a luxurious appetizer or brunch bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crumpets:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Butter or oil for greasing rings and skillet
- For serving:
- Crème fraîche or sour cream
- Caviar (such as salmon roe or sturgeon)
- Chopped fresh chives or dill (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and stir until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- 3. Stir in baking soda. Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
- 4. Heat a greased nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Grease crumpet rings and place them in the skillet.
- 5. Spoon batter into rings to about 3/4 full. Cook for 5–7 minutes until bubbles form and the tops begin to set.
- 6. Remove rings and flip crumpets. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until golden on both sides.
- 7. Repeat with remaining batter.
- 8. Cool slightly and top each crumpet with a dollop of crème fraîche and a small spoonful of caviar.
- 9. Garnish with herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use store-bought crumpets for a quicker version.
- Serve as an appetizer or part of a luxurious brunch spread.
- High-quality caviar enhances the flavor use sparingly for elegance.
- Prep Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crumpet with topping
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: crumpets with caviar, elegant brunch, luxury appetizer, crème fraîche, yeast breads