Tag: Crumpet recipe

According to a 2020 technical report by Action on Salt, some popular brands of crumpets contain alarmingly high levels of sodium, in some cases equivalent to multiple bags of crisps. This raises a common question for many: why are crumpets so salty?

Historically, crumpets were a hard, griddle-cooked pancake before evolving into the soft, spongy treat we know today during the Victorian era. This historical shift highlights why the modern crumpet, while bread-like, occupies a culinary space all its own. By examining their unique characteristics, we can settle the debate on their classification once and for all.