Sourdough Crumpets

Transform your sourdough starter discard into golden, fluffy perfection with these irresistibly good sourdough crumpets! This quick and easy recipe combines unfed sourdough starter, a touch of all-purpose flour, and a hint of sugar for lightly sweet, tangy crumpets that are airy yet satisfyingly chewy. Designed to bubble up beautifully in crumpet rings, these iconic breakfast treats come alive with a simple stovetop technique that ensures perfectly golden bottoms and soft, textured tops. Ready in just 30 minutes, sourdough crumpets are perfect for slathering with butter, honey, or your favorite jam. Whether you’re a sourdough enthusiast or simply looking for an effortless way to repurpose your starter discard, these homemade crumpets will be your new breakfast go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 g Sourdough starter (unfed/discard)
• 50 g All-purpose flour
• 125 ml Milk
• 10 g Sugar
• 5 g Baking powder
• 2 g Salt
• 15 g Butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, all-purpose flour, and milk. Stir until smooth and well-integrated.

Step 2

Add sugar, baking powder, and salt to the batter. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated. The consistency should be like a thick pancake batter.

Step 3

Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Grease lightly with butter to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Place greased crumpet rings (metal rings approximately 3 inches/8 cm in diameter) on the skillet. If you don’t have crumpet rings, you can use a clean cookie cutter or shallow metal rings.

Step 5

Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of batter into each ring, filling it about halfway up.

Step 6

Allow the crumpets to cook gently for 7–10 minutes, until the tops are set and full of bubbles, and the edges no longer appear wet.

Step 7

Carefully remove the rings using tongs or a heatproof glove, and flip the crumpets to cook for another 1–2 minutes on the other side, just to lightly golden the tops.

Step 8

Transfer the crumpets to a wire rack to cool slightly. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the rings and skillet as needed.

Step 9

Serve the crumpets warm with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(460.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	528.4

Total Fat 15.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 44.8mg	0%
Sodium 1425.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 13.6g	0%

Vitamin D 64.2IU	0%
Calcium 183.8mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 358.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 63.0%