Gary Rhodes Homemade Crumpets Recipes

GARY RHODES - HOMEMADE CRUMPETS

Steps:

• Sift together the flour and salt.
• Mix the yeast with a few tablespoons of the warm water.
• Whisk three-quarters of the remaining warm water into the flour and then add the yeasty liquid.
• Cover and leave in a warm place until the mixture has risen.
• Once risen, check the consistency.
• If the batter is very thick, loosen with the remaining water.
• The batter should now be left to stand for 8-10 minutes.
• Warm a non-stick frying pan on a low heat.
• Butter some crumpet rings or small tartlet rings.
• Place the rings into the frying pan and pour in some of the batter until half-full (1/4 to 1/2 inches deep).
• Cook on a low heat until small holes appear and the top has started to dry.
• The bottom of the crumpet will now be golden and it can be turned over and cooked for another minute.
• The crumpets are now ready for lots of melting butter!
• Note: The crumpets can be cooked without turning - simply cook until the tops are completely dry.
• The finely grated zest of 1 lemon can also be added to the batter to give a lemon bite.

GARY RHODES - PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE TART TOPPING

Steps:

• Put the cored and peeled apples in a saucepan, add half the caster sugar, the lemon juice and three tablespoons of water.
• Cover with a lid and cook over a medium to low heat for 10-15 minutes until tender, stirring from time to time.
• The applesauce can be very chunky or lightly whisked for a smoother finish.
• Pre-heat the grill.
• Brush the pork chops with a little of the melted butter, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Put the chops on a grill tray with a rack, and grill them for 4-5 minutes on both sides.
• Meanwhile peel and core the remaining apples.
• Cut into thin long slices, maintaining the shape of the apple.
• Spread the applesauce over the chops and arrange the apple slices on top, slightly overlapping as you would for apple tart.
• Brush or drizzle the chops with the remaining melted butter, sprinkling with the remaining sugar and return under the grill.
• Cook for a few minutes and the apples are nicely toasted.
• Serve and enjoy.

HOMEMADE CRUMPETS

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in honey; let stand until bubbles form on surface, about 5 minutes. Add the milk, 2 tablespoon butter and mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Brush griddle and 3-1/2 in. metal rings or open-topped metal cookie cutters with remaining melted butter. Place rings on griddle; heat over low heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into each ring. , Cook until bubbles begin to pop and the top appears dry, about 8. Remove rings. Turn crumpets; cook until the second side is golden brown and crumpet is cooked through, 6-8 minutes longer. Serve warm or let cool on a wire rack and toast before serving.