Crumpet
A crumpet is a small, round, griddle-cooked savoury pancake with a distinctive honeycomb-like surface of holes, made from a simple batter of flour, water, milk, yeast, and a pinch of salt. It is a classic staple of British and Irish cuisine, traditionally enjoyed toasted and slathered with butter, jam, or clotted cream.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Crumpets are primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with a moderate amount of protein from the flour and milk. A single, plain crumpet typically contains around 120-150 calories, with minimal fat unless toppings are added.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Folate | 50 µg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Selenium | 8 µg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 crumpet (about 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique, holey texture of a crumpet is created by a yeast-leavened batter that is allowed to ferment and then cooked on one side only, allowing steam to bubble up and create the iconic pockets perfect for soaking up melted butter or spreads.
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