Crumpets

1 package dry yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

1/3 cup warm water

1 3/4 cups mild

2 1/4 cups bread flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

 

In mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast and sugar over warm water.  Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in milk, flour, salt, and soda.  Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 30 minutes.

Grease several 3-inch cookie cutters.  Arrange on greased griddle, over medium heat.  Spoon scant 3 tablespoons batter into each ring.  Reduce heat and cook about 10 minutes or until tops are full of holes and batter is set.  Remove rings.  Turn crumpets and cook until browned on other side.

 

Makes 16