Crumpets

• 1 lb. plain flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon

Sieve together the flour and salt. Dissolve the sugar in half the milk and sprinkle the yeast on top. Leave for about 10 minutes or until frothy. Add to the flour with the remaining milk and beat thoroughly for 5–10 minutes. Cover and leave to rise. Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the water, add to the risen mixture and leave to rise again. Lightly grease a hot griddle or thick frying pan a