I just made these; they were so good I thought I should post a recipe right away. If you do not have access to or interest in fermented oats or coconut flour, go ahead and omit them. These aren’t so much fried as they are slow-cooked on the griddle.
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup coconut flour (if you don’t use this, just use 1 cup total of the AP flour)
1/4 cup fermented oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
butter, ghee, or coconut oil for frying
In a mixing bowl whisk yeast, milk, and sugar. Whisk in the egg, melted butter, flours, oats, and salt. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Heat a griddle to 300 °F. Brush griddle and 3 inch metal rings – or open-topped metal cookie cutters, or clean tin cans – with butter, ghee, or coconut oil. Place rings on griddle and allow them to warm for a couple minutes. Ladle batter in until the molds are half-full (about 1/2″ – 3/4″ inch is ideal). Cook until bubbles begin to form (it may take ten minutes or so). Turn crumpets and remove molds (don’t burn your fingers!); cook a few minutes longer or until the second side is golden brown. Serve immediately or let cool to toast later.
Mmmmmm I think I shall try that soon! Sounds really yummy with my homemade green tomato jelly!
Guess what I’m cooking tomorrow??
Oooooh, Adding this to my to-do list!
Is there something special about the fermented oats that are healthy or something I would want in my diet? Never heard of them!
@k8
If you’re interested in fermented foods check out Sandor Katz book & scene – there’s actually lots of great info out there in the inter-netz. Fermenting foods is simple and helps digestion, gut health, breaking down foods etc, plus in the case of many foods (like oats) the taste and texture are improved! Delicious!