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AIBU?

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To not like crumpets?

112 replies

Wowz · 23/04/2023 20:58

I seem to be the only one.

OP posts:

mumofgirls87 · 23/04/2023 21:14

Some of you need your palates looking at, you absolute freaks.
I bloody love a hot buttered crumpet 🤤

DiscoBeat · 23/04/2023 21:16

I like them once in a while if they're double toasted so nearly crispy, with marmite and a slice of mature cheddar on top. But all soft and spongy - no!

TheHateIsNotGood · 23/04/2023 21:20

Love butter, don't mind the holes but crumpets now are like rubber, so I eat Muffins (English muffins) instead; toasted with lashings of butter and cheese or jam.

For sweeter meals, I'm pleased to see that American-style pancakes can also be found in most bread aisles now.

BunnyFun · 23/04/2023 21:23

If my toaster knob goes from 6 o'clock to 6 o'clock and I set it to 1o'clock for toast etc what number setting should I use for crumpets?

Blueuggboots · 23/04/2023 21:23

If you cook them until they're crispy and slather with butter, they're amazing!
I don't like them when they're warm and soft...

beguilingeyes · 23/04/2023 21:25

I don't like crumpets at all, but there's a baker in Bury called Greenhalghs that make a crumpet loaf that is mind bogglingly good. They do mail order.

https://www.greenhalghs.com/bread/speciality-bread/crumpet-loaf/

Crumpet loaf - Greenhalghs Craft Bakery

Probably the most famous of our speciality breads, our 400g crumpet loaf combines the chewy, aerated texture of crumpets with the convenience of a thickly sliced bread loaf for toasting. Slick some butter on to a hot toasted slice and watch as it melts...

https://www.greenhalghs.com/bread/speciality-bread/crumpet-loaf

NannyR · 23/04/2023 21:25

I came across video on YouTube the other day, I didn't realise that crumpets were so easy to make and they look delicious.

Crumpets, you'll never buy another crumpet from the store.

How to make delicious English crumpets, simple step by step instructions from start to finish. Warning!! There is a slight mistake at 2:08 in the video, the ...

https://youtu.be/ganHDnSz3yw

BungalowLil · 23/04/2023 21:26

Undercooked.
Undercooked.
Undercooked.
Burnt.

Luredbyapomegranate · 23/04/2023 21:27

VickyEadieofThigh · 23/04/2023 21:03

Crumpets must be very well toasted - they need to be crunchy and very hot.

If not, they are disgusting.

Yes this.

I love a crumpet, but there is nothing worse than an under toasted one

elvislives2012 · 23/04/2023 21:31

YABVVVVVVVVVVVU!
Mmm lovely crumpets. I had two today with butter then marmite then cheese
Delicious

Droppit · 23/04/2023 21:38

Totally agree. They remind me of those living sponges.

BatshitCrazyWoman · 23/04/2023 21:40

Greengreented · 23/04/2023 21:12

They’re ok, but vastly overrated. Give me toast from a fresh bakery loaf, with lots of salted butter, any day.

Me too. Crumpets are vile 🤢

Beaverbridge · 23/04/2023 21:41

Absolute filth.

tokyotea · 23/04/2023 21:41

I love putting LOADS of butter on first then a thick spread of cream cheese on top on a hot crumpet. Mmmmm!

DustyLee123 · 23/04/2023 21:42

They are nice, but pikelets are better,

cocksstrideintheevening · 23/04/2023 21:43

Horrid. Either over done or underdone with hawk eye on the toaster.

watchthebloodycat · 23/04/2023 21:45

I feel like my whole life is a lie... I can't believe I walk amongst people who don't like crumpets?!

Is everyone ok?!

anxiousatnight · 23/04/2023 21:45

Augend23 · 23/04/2023 21:07

There's a big difference between Warburton's (ultimate crumpet) and own brand (or there was last time I had an own brand one).

Warburton's (when thoroughly toasted), crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle.

Own brand - rubbery, just meh.

I thought they were Okay, but was introduced to then as a true delicacy when a friend explained how much better the Warburton's ones were. I'm not generally particularly brand fussy, but I am for crumpets.

Came on to say this. I always choose the supermarket brands, except when it comes to crumpets. Also agree with the properly toasted thing.

ClaraBourne · 23/04/2023 21:47

Only Warburton's taste good, in fact amazing. Own brands are all horrible.

notprincehamlet · 23/04/2023 21:48

If my toaster knob goes from 6 o'clock to 6 o'clock and I set it to 1o'clock for toast etc what number setting should I use for crumpets?
The correct setting for crumpets is when hell freezes over

LittleFriendSusan · 23/04/2023 21:49

Timely thread - we had cheesy garlic crumpets with our pasta for dinner today - Warburton's, of course 😂 thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/air-fryer-cheesy-garlic-crumpet-tear-n-share/

Cookerhood · 23/04/2023 21:50

Warburtons toasted under the grill (never the toaster), butter & a poached egg on top.

cocobongo1 · 23/04/2023 21:51

Love them. I like sticking the tip of my tongue on the holes.

FabFitFifties · 23/04/2023 21:53

Liked them very well done asva child - hate them now. It's like eating a warm sponge.

Allthecatsandcosyblankets · 23/04/2023 21:53

Oh I love then 😆 plenty of salty butter, chilli jam & some smoked salmon. The heat of them always semi cooks the smoked salmon and its delicious 🤤

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