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Dave Smith wrote:

> On 2018-12-15 5:48 p.m., wrote:
> >On Sat, 15 Dec 2018 16:28:55 -0600, "cshenk" > wrote:
>
> > > > No. It is about them being griddle cakes... cooked on a griddle
> > > > rather than being baked. Pancakes use baking powder and /or
> > > > baking soda to rise, which affects their texture. Crumpets use
> > > > yeast. They are closely related to waffles. Most waffles is
> > > > baking powder for leavening, and Belgium waffles use yeast.
> > >
> > > Sory, disagree that they are similar just because both are cooked
> > > in a hot pan or 'griddle'. I do that with cornbread too. Does
> > > that make Cornbread into crumpets?
> >
> > What makes them crumpets is yeast. However I think even the best
> > crumpets are crap, I don't consider crumpets, pancakes, waffles,,
> > and anything of that ilk food.
>
> Other than my recent crumpet fail, I have to say that crumpets can be
> excellent. We used to get them frequently when I was a kid and my
> brothers and I loved them. Over the years the quality of store bought
> crumpets went seriously downhill, and that is why I decided to try
> making them. They were a big hit around this house.

I am happy to hear that then! I may try them someday. I don't have an
egg ring but can easily make one from a can.

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