If I had to describe crumpets in a short, sharp sentence, it would be ‘butter’s best friend’. I love butter, it’s my Mother’s doing, her food was always loaded with it. Toasted items came with a thick slice of butter on top, and crumpets in particular were always served dripping with the stuff I do the same now, much to a raised eyebrow from my husband. It is definitely my biggest vice, my not-so guilty pleasure. I like to serve these crumpets simply spread with some