the american mind cannot comprehend the nooks and crannies

I don't think this explanation helps much because regular bread is already spongy, it's more like... rubbery

The dark side of crumpets

@pfrazee.com go to the crumpet shop in the market, its quite close to you

As an English chap, just like to say that a crumpet is definitely not an English muffin. Have them toasted with lots of butter. Butter not margarine or a vegetable spread, proper butter is the only option! A crumpet is also not a pikelet; they are like a hybrid of a pancake with a drop-scone.

Looks like an English muffin to me… just sayin’.

A crumpet smothered in butter is one of life’s great creature comforts ❤️ Also work great with melted cheese on top!

Put honey on them hot. You'll be glad you did.

never had one I wonder if they taste like Lahoh

Now meet the humble antipodean piklet, which is a bit like if a crumpet and a pancake had a baby.

How do these differ from English muffins?

Butter delivery mechanisms

Just read this whole thread and no one mentioned it so belatedly feel I have to mention that growing up we had toasted crumpets topped with butter, strawberry jam and slices of cheddar cheese — at the same time. So there’s this option too.

Best eaten with a smidge of marmite 😋😋😁

Spongebread Squarepats? Is that you? It’s been so long!

A k.a. pancakes?

Oh that brings back memories... Not allowed them any more. Yeast gives me gout But I used to love them! 😋

Also delicious done with butter and cheese in an air fryer instead of the toaster

Now explain Pikelets and drop scones!

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Mmmm. Love me a crumpet. It's been years since I had one. There used to be a place nearby (Carmel, CA) that made fresh crumpets, but they went out of business.

he's never heard of one??

they're easy to make from scratch. :)