Cheese-Filled Crumpets Recipe
Ingredients
| All purpose flour | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Active dry yeast | 1 | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 1 egg Cheddar, Gouda, or process Swiss cheese, cut into 1 1/2 inch squares (1/4 inch thick) | ||
Directions
In a large mixer bowl combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
In a small saucepan heat milk and sugar just till warm (115° to 120°).
Add to flour mixture; add egg.
Beat on low speed of an electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping the sides of the bowl constantly.
Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
Cover the dough and let rise in warm place till double (about 40 minutes).
Stir batter down.
Lightly grease four 3 inch wide metal rings.
Place the rings on a hot, lightly greased griddle or in a heavy skillet.
Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into each, spreading to cover bottom.
Top with a cheese square.
Spoon 1 tablespoon batter atop cheese.
Cook, uncovered, over medium low heat for 3 to 4 minutes or till brown.
Remove rings; turn crumpets.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes more or till done.
Arrange crumpets on a baking sheet and place in a warm oven.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve the crumpets warm with chutney, if desired.
In a small saucepan heat milk and sugar just till warm (115° to 120°).
Add to flour mixture; add egg.
Beat on low speed of an electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping the sides of the bowl constantly.
Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
Cover the dough and let rise in warm place till double (about 40 minutes).
Stir batter down.
Lightly grease four 3 inch wide metal rings.
Place the rings on a hot, lightly greased griddle or in a heavy skillet.
Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into each, spreading to cover bottom.
Top with a cheese square.
Spoon 1 tablespoon batter atop cheese.
Cook, uncovered, over medium low heat for 3 to 4 minutes or till brown.
Remove rings; turn crumpets.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes more or till done.
Arrange crumpets on a baking sheet and place in a warm oven.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve the crumpets warm with chutney, if desired.
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