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Settle the worlds most stupid argument!

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ScaringMajor · 07/02/2024 16:37

Are crumpets sweet or savoury?

can’t work out how to change the poll wording so-

YABU= sweet
YANBU= savoury

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FlabMonsterIsDietingAgain · 07/02/2024 22:07

Can be either. I'll often have a crumpet main followed by a crumpet dessert.

My favourite combo is to have a crumpet with lashing of real butter topped with cheesy scrambled eggs with some finely chopped spring onion mixed through. Then for pudding I'll have crumpet with real butter and a nice tart raspberry jam.

Yum!

Greensleevevssnotnose · 07/02/2024 21:59

Both, I have with honey, butter, cheese, marmite, PNB, fried egg, same as toast

LlynTegid · 07/02/2024 21:58

Good job you didn't ask whether or not a Jaffa Cake is a biscuit....

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ScaringMajor · 07/02/2024 21:57

Thanks for all the answers. I agree with those saying that it depends on what you put on it, but I believe it’s savoury until you put something sweet? It’s not neutral, it’s savoury! Like bread, savoury until you add Nutella and then it’s sweet!

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Georgyporky · 07/02/2024 19:26

Tasteless, IMO.
I much prefer a muffin ; or better still, a muffing.

Ecnerual · 07/02/2024 19:03

Neither? Both? I can't bring myself to vote but want to see the results 😅

What do you think OP?

NeverDropYourMooncup · 07/02/2024 19:03

A crumpet isn't sweet or savoury. It's a single crumpet, which by definition, is therefore a complete travesty and the monster who scarfed the rest of the pack needs to be hunted down and strongly remonstrated with.

However, the most essential aspect of consuming crumpets is the addition of something salty to either presentation - salty butter with jam, the American pancake tradition of butter, bacon and maple syrup, strong cheddar with butter, Marmite and a touch of tomato puree - it needs the different flavours to make best use of the neutrality. And an additional element of smokiness from ensuring they are properly toasted, rather than flaccid sink cleaning articles on a plate.

IloveAslan · 07/02/2024 18:55

Either/both - it depends on the topping. A crumpet by itself is pretty bland.

KreedKafer · 07/02/2024 17:49

The crumpet itself is neither sweet nor savoury. It assumes the flavour profile of its toppings, much like a chameleon assume the colour of its surroundings. Pile atop it some jam, honey or a packet of Haribo and it will be sweet. Couple it with Marmite, cheese or a jar of anchovies and it will become savoury.

Essentially, a crumpet is a blank canvas.

themusingsofaninsomniac · 07/02/2024 17:41

BOTH!

Obviously 😀

piglet81 · 07/02/2024 17:41

5128gap · 07/02/2024 16:45

They are rubber butter sponges. They can be made sweet by putting jam on them, or savoury by putting melted cheese on top, or by placing them either side of a steak, a pork pie, a halibut or similar. Argument solved I trust.

‘Halibut’ made me laugh quite a lot for some reason!

Left · 07/02/2024 17:35

StopTheBusINeedAWeeWeeAWeeWeeBagOChips · 07/02/2024 17:29

I'm sorry, what?

Beans and cheese on a crumpet?

Of all the things I've read on MN this is the most shocking 🤣

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It’s a game changer - you should try it! It works as a cooked breakfast or a quick dinner 😇

TinkerTiger · 07/02/2024 17:30

By itself it's savoury.

StopTheBusINeedAWeeWeeAWeeWeeBagOChips · 07/02/2024 17:29

Left · 07/02/2024 16:46

Totally topping dependant.

With beans and cheese - savoury
with butter and jam - sweet

I'm sorry, what?

Beans and cheese on a crumpet?

Of all the things I've read on MN this is the most shocking 🤣

Lighrbulbmo · 07/02/2024 17:29

Naked until topping

ThirtyThrillionThreeTrees · 07/02/2024 17:26

Second thoughts, use the dictionary if you want to win an argument

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumpet

Defined as unsweetened,therefore savory is the correct answer according to Merriam-Webster

Definition of CRUMPET

a small round unsweetened bread cooked on a griddle and usually split and toasted before serving… See the full definition

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumpet

BMW6 · 07/02/2024 17:26

Neither. The topping decides whether the whole is sweet or savoury.

Same as bread.

DreadPirateRobots · 07/02/2024 17:26

Savoury, unless you put jam or honey on them.

FloofCloud · 07/02/2024 17:26

Both!! I love them with
Butter always
Marmite ... with butter

Syrup ... also with butter
Yummy!! 😋

TonyaD1986 · 07/02/2024 17:26

Savoury

MaryShelley1818 · 07/02/2024 17:25

The crumpet itself is 100% savoury.
Obviously the topping added makes it a sweet or savoury snack.

ThirtyThrillionThreeTrees · 07/02/2024 17:23

Can be both depending on toppings or flavours - sane as crepes

Toddlerteaplease · 07/02/2024 17:20

Savoury

Shodan · 07/02/2024 17:07

I think crumpets, in and of themselves, are savoury. Like bread. Or plain popcorn.

They are a delicious savoury vehicle for sweet or savoury toppings, such as honey on one and butter and marmite on the other, like I had for breakfast.

Crooklodge · 07/02/2024 16:47

I have never tried a crumpet but I thought they were savoury.