Sourdough tossed mushrooms are a delicious twist on the original breakfast crumpets, decorated with small holes for maximum flavor absorption. This is an incredibly easy recipe and requires a few simple ingredients to get started. So what are you waiting for?
Table of Contents
- 1–2 spoon of unsalted butter
- 1 cup throw in the sourdough starter
- 1 spoon. powdered sugar
- ⅜ spoon baking soda
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Use a paper towel or napkin to line the insides of 4 or 5 English muffin rings. Make sure the butter is spread in a thin and even layer.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sourdough starter, sugar, baking soda, and salt. The dough will rise and puff up a bit.
- Heat an electric skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Spray the surface of the pan with a little spray of canola oil, then add a knob of butter to melt and brown.
- Place 2 to 4 English muffin rings in the skillet or a nonstick pan near the heat and use a large cookie scoop to scoop out the batter, about ¼ cup each. Try not to overfill the rings.
- Cook the patties for 5 minutes, until the tops are dry and marked with the formation of small bubbles.
- Gently turn the taps over, then carefully remove the log rings. They should slide out easily, but you may need to poke the mushrooms a bit to loosen them.
- Cook the crumpets until the bottom is golden brown. Then remove the cooked crumpets from the heat and place them on a plate.
- Repeat with the remaining crumpet dough. Serve the crumpets warm and topped with golden syrup or your favorite toppings.
- Cooking time: 8 min
- Category: the snack
- Kitchen: English
What are Crumpets?
Crumpets are a small type of round bread. Similar to English Muffinsare cooked in a pan.
Crumpets have a sponge pancake texture and are filled with small holes.
What are Sourdough Crumpets?
Sourdough Crumpets are a delicious twist on the classic breakfast crumpets, with the inclusion of a sourdough starter instead of the usual yeast.
Sour dough crumpets although similar to regular crumpets port a distinct sharp taste that does not go undetected. You can easily enjoy these crunchy crumpets for breakfast or a snack, loaded and spread with your favorite toppings.
Why Use a Dough Toss?
of throw in the sourdough is a special ingredient used in this recipe. Although you could easily choose to use a sourdough starter instead. Throwing in sourdough will provide a subtle yet delicious sourdough element to your recipes, which is why I always encourage sourdough bakers to use it.
If you love sourdough bread as much as I do, then you most likely have a jar full of sourdough. The toss is a portion of the sourdough starter that can be thrown away or saved for future sourdough bakes, before it is eaten. The best thing about starting sourdough is that it is in no way limited to baking bread.
The treats you can bake with your sourdough starter and toss are pretty much limitless!
What you need for this recipe
First of all, to make sourdough crumpets you will need a the first beginning of leaven, otherwise known as your sourdough toss. You know, the jar of sour-smelling goodness stored in your fridge? What about him!
Your sour dough throw is the perfect ingredient for these crumpets, because it will change the texture and taste of the crumpets in a beautiful way, so much so, you will never want to go back to the usual crumpets!
Since this recipe calls for rolling in sourdough, you won't need any extra flour. Don't worry about the yeast, that will come from adding the baking soda. Both sugar and salt included for flavor.
of butter is used to grease the pan, so you can easily replace the butter with oil or plant-based butter to make this a dairy-free and vegan recipe. I also have one recipe with homemade butter if you want to control what you can put in your meal.
Simple recipe for sourdough
Sourdough Crumpets are a cross between pancakes and English muffins. The dough is very easy to prepare and requires only 5 simple ingredients. The best part is that you can use your uncooked sourdough starter for this recipe. This delicious sourdough crumpets recipe makes the perfect breakfast or snack.
And here's how to make them!
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- Pour in 1 cup starter of sourdough
- 1 spoon. powdered sugar
- ⅜ teaspoon of baking soda
- ¼ tablespoon kosher salt
GUIDELINES
- Use a paper towel or napkin to line the insides of 4 or 5 English muffin rings. Make sure the butter is spread in a thin and even layer.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sourdough starter, sugar, baking soda, and salt. The dough will rise and puff up a bit.
- Heat an electric skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Spray the surface of the pan with a little spray of canola oil, then add a knob of butter to melt and brown.
- Place 2 to 4 English muffin rings in the skillet or a nonstick pan near the heat and use a large cookie scoop to scoop out the batter, about ¼ cup each. Try not to overfill the rings.
- Cook the patties for 5 minutes, until the tops are dry and marked with the formation of small bubbles.
- Gently turn the taps over, then carefully remove the log rings. They should slide out easily, but you may need to poke the mushrooms a bit to loosen them.
- Cook the crumpets until the bottom is golden brown. Then remove the cooked crumpets from the heat and place them on a plate.
- Repeat with the remaining crumpet dough. Serve the crumpets warm and topped with golden syrup or your favorite toppings.
How to serve sourdough rolls
So now that you've made your crumpets you're probably thinking about how to eat them. You can eat them yourself.
However, if you're looking to make eating turkey more enjoyable, then perhaps you should choose some of the accompaniments described below:
Pizza Crumpets
These pizza crumpets are a delicious way to enjoy your sourdough crumpets.
Top your crumpets with marinara sauce or tomato paste, then sprinkle on some mozzarella cheese and finish with some sliced jalapenos or black olives for a salty, spicy kick.
Grill this for 5-7 minutes so the tomato and cheese melts on the grill, then serve and enjoy!
Crumpets sandwich for breakfast
The perfect breakfast sandwich does not exist. That is until you've tried these delicious basket sandwiches, because they are literally amazing.
To make these, you'll need any kind of breakfast ingredient that gets your heart racing. I like to combine scrambled eggs, slathered sausage with baked beans and toss it all together. You'll need two pieces of sourdough, toss in crumpets for this breakfast treat, and then you're good to go!
Jammy Crumpets
Although jam on crumpets may look simple, it is actually quite tasty. And this homemade strawberry jam makes it an even better treat!
Sticky Sweet Crumpets and Cinnamon
I like to top my sourdough with a little sweetener like honey or maple syrup, just because it's so convenient. And if you're feeling particularly adventurous, then add a pinch of cinnamon sugar for a sweet and spicy treat.
More recipes for sourdough
If you love sourdough, ditch the sourdough, then it's time to give yourself a chance to explore and create some more incredible sourdough desserts. From sweet to savory, the choice is yours!
Here are some of the best sourdough recipes you can try:
Sourdough Toss Crumpets
If you love sourdough, skip the grain then why not take a look at our larger collection sourdough tossing recipe! The taste of baked sourdough cakes is simply out of this world.
Sourdough Toss Crumpets – Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my sourdough dough?
If the pan's temperature is too high, the outside of the sourdough will brown faster than it's supposed to, giving the illusion that the crumpet is cooked and ready to eat. This results in a doughy interior.
What are sourdough crumpets made of?
Sourdough dough consists of three main ingredients, and these are a starter or throw away sourdough, all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Is it healthy to eat sourdough?
Dumpling sourdough has several health benefits, mainly aiding in digestion.
Are Crumpets Fermented?
A crumpet uses yeast and baking soda to promote fermentation, which helps produce those unique log holes we all know and love.