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Quick lunch: eggy crumpets

September 19, 2011 by Katie Bryson 12 Comments

Eggy crumpets

Simple lunch of eggy crumpets

Eggy bread is lush. Fact. Eggy crumpets are super lush. FACT FACT FACT!!!!!

We needed a quick and comforting lunch on Sunday when we were in the midst of a marathon weekend of birthday parties – Sam had three to go to in two days. I wish my social life was that active!

We had a pack of crumpets lurking in the freezer, and to make a change from crumpet pizza I decided to dunk them in beaten egg and gently fry them in butter. They were triumphant, golden and juicy. It was one of those moments when you realise you’re going to make this meal again, and again, and again…

As it was a lunchtime affair I served them up with a dollop of hummus, some grated carrot and a few grapes.

But really you could eat them with all manner of accompaniments. For breakfast you could serve them with rashers of crispy bacon, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms. Or go stateside and drizzle with maple syrup and a dusting of icing sugar.

It could also be another vehicle for a tin of beans or plum tomatoes. This is storecupboard cooking at its finest.

Eggy crumpets

Serves: 2 adults, 2 children

2 eggs, beaten
6 crumpets
knob of butter

1. Put the beaten egg in a wide shallow dish and then place the crumpets in and wiggle around to soak up the egg, turning to make sure both sides get a good coating.

2. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed frying pan on a medium heat and then fry the crumpets for 2 minutes per side until golden.

3. Serve immediately with whatever you fancy!

Filed Under: 1 Featured Posts, Breakfast Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Quick, Vegetarian Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, comfort food, egg recipes, eggy bread, eggy crumpets, family favourites, lunch, quick recipe, quick supper, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. HELEN says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:12 am

    ooh, really like the sound of this – we always have a few packs of crumpets in the freezer….today however I just have one lonely crumpet so will have to try them next week.

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      September 19, 2011 at 2:16 pm

      poor lonely crumpet… eat it quick and put it out of its misery! 😉

      Reply
  2. Fabulicious Food! (@RenBehan) says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Great sounding super quick snack! We’ll try them. Hope you had a lovely weekend.

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      September 19, 2011 at 2:15 pm

      Let me know how you get on with them – they’re great coz they go with anything you’ve got in really. Weekend was busy but fun – hope you had a good one too!

      Reply
  3. mummiafelice says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Yum! I’ve just made Little One and myself this for lunch. Very yummy! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      September 19, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      So pleased you love them too! I find it hard to have inspiration at lunchtime so it’s good to have something new on the list of quick fixes!

      Reply
      • mummiafelice says

        September 23, 2011 at 11:16 am

        Definitely! It was quite warming after being out in the cold too!

        Reply
  4. Pati from London says

    September 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Will definitely try this one as it seems like a yummy autumn quick lunch treat!!! x Pati

    Reply
  5. Elaine Livingstone says

    September 19, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    love eggy fried bread, one of the reasons I kept free range chickens… but must admit never though to try this one, sound really yum…might try them during the week with bacon and tomato for an easy tea.

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      September 19, 2011 at 6:17 pm

      You lucky thing having your own chickens – freshly laid eggs must be fab. Eggy crumpets with bacon and tomato sounds diving…

      Reply
  6. chunkie says

    December 3, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    Too dry & stodgy, forget the egg just put extra butter on then a fried or poached egg

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      December 5, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Each to their own…

      Reply

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