Crumpets

Pre-school have now banned nuts, so the only bread Mini Monster will eat as a sandwich (from Iced Gem Bakes) is no longer an option. I wouldn't mind, I'm pretty tolerant of allergies, but 1. the child with nut allergies doesn't stay for lunch, and 2. they didn't ban milk and eggs last year when they had a child with anaphylaxis to those… 

Being a working mum, I need things I can prep in advance, shove in the freezer, and get out in the morning. Waffles always go down well with some sliced meat and salad/veg so needed another stand alone 'bread' option. Big brother loves crumpets and it's always nice to do a similar free from option.

I think this made about 8 or 9, but it was a while ago so I can't remember.

250g wheat free bread flour

2tsp dried yeast

475mls milk substitute/water (350mls cold milk substitute plus 125mls boiling water gives 'hand hot' temperature needed for yeast - make sure you stir it so there are no hot spots though)

2tsp sugar

(pinch of salt - optional)

1tsp baking powder

1tbsp oil

Put milk substitute and water in a bowl and mix well (any hot spots will kill the yeast).

Add the yeast and stir.

Leave to rest until the yeast begins to foam (will take 5-20mins depending on temperature of mix/room) - don't be tempted to keep stirring while you are waiting.

Put flour and sugar (and salt if using) in a bowl.

Beat in the yeast mixture, using a balloon whisk, until all lumps are gone.

Set aside until bubbles begin to appear on the surface.

Add the oil and baking powder and mix again.

Grease the inside of 3 rings (or however many fit in your pan) and place on a medium hot griddle (or frying pan).

Half fill the rings with the batter and cook gently until bubbles have risen to the surface and the tops are beginning to set.

Turn over and push through to brown the tops.

Repeat until all the mixture is used up.