How English Crumpets Are Made At Europe's Biggest Bakery | Regional Eats

We visit Warburtons to see how they produce 36,000 crumpets an hour. The company is the UK's largest crumpet producer and Europe's largest bakery, producing around 800,000 packets of crumpets a year. We took a tour of the factory to see how the popular British cuisine is made. Is it bread? Is it a pancake? Is toast? Watch the making of process to see what goes into these spongy breakfast treats.
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How English Crumpets Are Made At Europe's Biggest Bakery | Regional Eats

[@oliverdobson5199]

Mate you need to toast these things or they’re like glue in the mouth. Whack your toaster onto it’s max setting and these things come out crispy on the outside and soft inside. Slather with butter and they’re delicious. I cannot emphasise how bad a poorly toasted crumpet is but how excellent a well toasted on is. Should be crispy on the top and bottom.

[@destamuse]

💯 team toasted crumpets right here!!!🙋🏾‍♀️... it’s just after midnight now🤔.... I’m going to the kitchen. 😁

[@alixc1855]

Lol. Yes, basically eating a raw crumpet, whatever the company says. It should be piping hot from the toaster and golden, crispy, crunchy top and bottom with a steaming centre absorbing the butter. I also put cream cheese on sometimes.

[@marleneclough3173]

Exactly

[@nigelbetts8234]

And marmite.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

@@alixc1855 How about topping the toasted crumpet with a sausage pattie and a fried egg? I've done it! Delicious alternative to a muffin (also delicious).

[@Lukemccarthy2011]

Reporter: "Despite living in the UK for more than 7 years now and I've never had a crumpet" Me: FEED HER TO THE LIONS!

[@felisildaraphaeljustink.5361]

Heresy!

[@icantthinkofaname15]

Lol

[@bluecat6902]

HOW BLASPHEMOUS!!

[@joanfuertes7035]

Im not english but I alwaus looove to travel to london and i ALWAYS eat this almost every day whem im there

[@monkehbitch]

She's a lovely bit of crumpet.

[@hyperangel64]

For anyone wondering about crumpets: Not toasted- very firm and not as tasty. The texture is similar to a day old thick crepe and the taste is very slightly sour (like sourdough). Toasted with butter- texture is spongy and soaked with butter throughout the bread (a little goes along way), with a crispy bottom that keeps everything in. Taste is slightly sourdoughy but mellowed out by the butter and any other sauces such as honey/marmite/jam etc. Imagine a toast soaked in butter but still firm and not greasy. That is how the crumpet do.

[@careyDavis1022]

Like an English muffin?

[@slozor549]

Idk, I like crumpets but ofc not that much. As you said, bland a bit.

[@chikiwako2250]

@@careyDavis1022 that's exactly what crumpets are :)

[@smally8499234]

Crumpets with vegemite and butter are best.

[@Group_Anonymous]

smally1986 I discovered crumpets while living in Australia for a year

[@jessh3807]

Well toasted crumpets +lurpak butter = a dream

[@DeadzyW3]

*kerrygold!

[@elliemccreesh6324]

Drenched in lurpak more like 👌

[@lumntoob999]

Invented in 1903

[@dansfilms7901]

@@lumntoob999spreadable lurpak, invented in 1903

[@Plysomack]

@@dansfilms7901 James May still doesn’t know that it’s 1901.

[@charlierenton9042]

Crumpets, with marmite and cheddar: don't knock it till you've tried it 😍

[@louisejohnson6767]

As a Canadian, I grew up eating crumpets. I love them with soft butter, and honey. The way that the soft butter and the honey mix and mingle as they seep into the holes is so delicious!

[@michaeldodds6599]

As a Canadian, you dip it in maple 🍁 syrup

[@chilldude30]

I just finished 2 crumpets with maple syrup. Sooo good. Thanks Canada for all the amazing syrup

[@scottwhitley3392]

@@michaeldodds6599 I’m Scottish and we always grew up eating them with Golden Syrup

[@AlexFromToronto]

Also to emphasize, NOT toasting your crumpet is illegal in Canada. Do not attempt.

[@jossypoo]

I'm a peanut butter gal myself.

[@slab6046]

Must be toasted. Warm and add butter. Oh My!

[@tompartridge2260]

Didn't know that I lived less than 10 minutes away from here. Midnight raid is on.

[@andwjy]

Would love to join you but the sound of my belly rumbling as I imagine the delicious loot would definitely alert the guard so no thanks. :)

[@cloudrain123]

This is literally a Trypophobia's worst and best nightmare

[@kenzieleigh4]

cheng chua boo stuff your tryophobia it’s how the crumpet absorbs the butter (this a joke do *not* attack me)

[@cloudrain123]

@@kenzieleigh4 Haha all good. Crumpets ain't a thing in where im from. So intrigued how trypophobia folks eat this

[@Bigbos-bs8ty]

That made me get goosebumps, I hate seeing that stuff, ew ew ew

[@FloofyTanker]

You mean Trypophobic people right? not Trypophobia, the fear itself?

[@calum5975]

@@cloudrain123 I get offput by tyrophobia, but the crumpet is actually fine in person. The holes are not distinct enough, they're very soft in reality. There's a difference.

[@cdub5033]

Been eating these over 50 Years & never knew they can be eaten without toasting. I'll still toast mine as I've always done as usual, they'll be warmed to melt the Butter.

[@354sd]

Me too .

[@LouisSand]

I had crumpets just like 47 seconds ago and I wanted to know this was made

[@HealthyGorlProductions]

Loui Inyemum same hahaha

[@lucashinkley8206]

Lol same

[@sierraleone8180]

Same🤣

[@31oise]

BAHA SAME

[@ScrapperTBP]

same thing brought me here a year later

[@Laughandsong]

I am Canadian and Crumpets are one of my all-time favourite breakfast foods.

[@davidsmith-zu4fv]

canadeez nuts

[@alfieab4932]

I live in the UK and I've had crumpets all my life from Warburtons so it's good to know how they're made

[@jekku4688]

If you've EVER had a hot, toasty warm, crispy crumpet fresh out of the toaster, smothered in butter and jam, with everything melting into all those little holes...you would KNOW why it's a big part of British cuisine! OMG, those things ARE. THE. BEST.

[@allanpurslow7106]

Pikelets are still available, especially in the NW of England. These are usually available from independent local bakeries and food markets. The ones I have tried are similar to crumpets but thinner and are excellent toasted and buttered.

[@nothingtoseeheremovealong1671]

Pikelets are literally miniature pancakes

[@maddyirving8819]

With butter and marmite, perfect!

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@BrotherChad I'll eat them with just butter, but only if I've run out of Marmite, which I never do. If I'm feeling extravagant, I'll add some soft blue cheese. St. Agur is good. ;o)

[@JoshH96]

There are dozens of us! Dozens!

[@lynn9886]

I'm glad I found someone who agrees on this with me. Marmite and butter on a crumpet is a dream 😋

[@ProblematicBitch]

crumpets and scrambled eggs are what i had every morning when i was younger, love it

[@teganlikemeganwow7160]

Love ❤️ them from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Daone24]

Crumpets extra crispy with butter 👍🏽

[@bustedfender]

Two at a time; one with grilled cheese and a chaser with strawberry jam washed down with a cup of tea as hot as you can stand it. Delish.

[@bensmith7536]

1. a pair into a toaster and heated like bread.... when they pop out of the toaster, whilst still hot, a smear of butter then another of honey. 2. proceed to nibble off the firmer edge of the base all the way around, which gives the honey and butter time to melt down into the holes. 3. then, munch through the hot buttery honey flavoured centre thats like soft bread but with a bit of texture given by the structure of the air holes in the dough.

[@ieceineint452]

I like mine on the crispy side so I put them in two or thee times.

[@zahraareeves2408]

Then go ahead and make another two🤪

[@jenniferdnoseworthy2348]

Add a bit of peanut butter...you’ll love it 🙂

[@kahinaoftheelements4845]

For all of you dry eaters this is Heaven!...During my last visit to London i went Grocery shopping and i came across it....My first thought was that it will be very spongy and sweet but silly me, it was soooooo bland and bready and it had a pinch of Sourough aftertaste...i dont know why but they were so addictive i had to take 6x packets for when i get back Home....still missing them

[@kahinaoftheelements4845]

@Sameone a person who prefers food with little to no liquids...somebody who doesn't enjoy food with fillings, soups, or food that is very moist

[@Jammysandwedge88]

After watching the work that goes into making crumpets, I now understand even more why they are so good

[@beckyboo5097]

Love crumpets so much!! Had 2 for breakfast and 2 for lunch 🤣🤣 just so delicious 😋

[@Jamil__Ahmed]

"English Crumpets", we just call them Crumpets.

[@deadaccount2212]

Yeah, I've never seen any other crumpets other than "English crumpets"

[@sabrinazakrowski1399]

They're just probably emphasizing the English part for the people viewing this outside of the UK who may or may not be familiar with what a crumpet is or where they come from and are commonly eaten.

[@musgrovebarry]

As opposed to to French crumpet whom I've never had the confidence to ask out.

[@matthewfreant9548]

@Its Called Trolling in the US they are usually labeled in grocery stores as english muffins.

[@alex-simpson]

@@matthewfreant9548 English muffins are what the English call 'Muffins'. They're basically super dense bread rolls - similar to crumpets but without the holes and a more uniform crust.

[@dysfunctionalisme]

We're getting M&S crumpets here in Singapore all the way delivered from UK. Love how it's literally like a sponge that soaks up the butter and crisps up. Delish!

[@jackhilliard148]

sad

[@bobbybigboyyes]

They only have a shelf life of a few days!!

[@DJChipsandGarlic]

quite easy to make your own if you follow some videos :)

[@elldantewilderson5240]

That's a good thing​@@bobbybigboyyes

[@bobbybigboyyes]

Yes I know I was joking about American bakery produce as theirs lasts for weeks because it's full of crap and industrial plastics.@@elldantewilderson5240

[@lucylearned388]

Crispy toasted crumpet with butter and runny egg yolk. I cannot describe my love for this food combo.

[@mariahmad8921]

I am already hungry and this made me even more hungry YUMMMY

[@niravkapasi727]

Amazing employee, he knows the whole process from end to end

[@_IHateHandles_]

You can literally have a three course meal made entirely of crumpets. Starter: Crumpets with cheese spread Main: Crumpets with eggs royale/bennedict. Dessert: Crumpets with butter and jam Yes I've done this before and no I don't regret a damn thing.

[@humanbeing8338]

It taste incredibly delicious with added toppings! I loved it hot with strawberry jam and butter or cream cheese!

[@BigboiiTone]

That cartoon man is VERY happy to be making crumpets. I guess they're just that JOLLY good!!!!

[@charlietellez8234]

One of my favorite treats!🤤

[@smally8499234]

Crumpets with vegemite and butter are the best.

[@liamthompson9342]

Browning the tops at the factory is a great idea. They don't do that in Australia, which makes them difficult to toast. You either have to do in the grill or get a toaster with a special crumpet setting.

[@huiluan4469]

Looks so good!

[@haznick]

I like them nice and brown and crispy on top, with butter and Marmite. I have one every morning.

[@theautisticgamer1860]

These are so lovely when you put LOADS of butter on and it soaks all the way through the crumpet and you can dip it in the melted butter 😍

[@dwarren1010]

I've been having crumpets since the 1970s in Canada. The crumpets sold in Canada look slightly different. More solid white colour. We have always toasted the crumpets to golden brown colour.

[@calum5975]

It depends on the brand in the UK. Warburtons cook their's until they're slightly browned and speckled with brown markings on the top, whereas you can get almost pale white alternatives from Kingsmill or Hovis.

[@afpwebworks]

That;s how I've always known them in New Zealand and Austraiia. THey are a basic in the pantry here too. But I want to try making them myself at home. I've never known anyone to make them at home so I'm going to have a go.

[@davidsmith-zu4fv]

canadeez nuts

[@80budokai]

Food Insider, great video! Enjoy your Thursday!😍

[@gabrielmyre]

0:54 all these years I was baking Pikelets. Who knew! My kids loved them with jam.

[@uzziel2005]

I love it when people find some UK food that they like. Our food has such a bad reputation abroad :(

[@ronbuil6923]

Yeah, but it's great in its own way. Ignore the hate friend

[@JulieWallis1963]

The only folk who hate British food are the ignorant ones that have never travelled and never tried any good British food.

[@AlexFromToronto]

It’s stereotypes from the 70s… not modern British.

[@lislis1989]

​@@AlexFromToronto it didn't change much since 70s though😂 it's basically mashed potatoes and sausages swimming in granulated gravy😅 i love cottage pie though:) the best food in UK is from abroad and that's great imo 😂

[@andrewmarling]

@@lislis1989 It's silly getting shit from Americans though, as if their best food isn't just originally from Europe or Mexico lol

[@scarletredmagic6724]

Tea and Crumpets Please 😊🤗😘

[@bigdhav]

I make crumpets at home with my sourdough batter. And it's phenomenal!

[@31oise]

Just finished a crumpet, delicious

[@TomJohnson67]

As a British person, I obviously eat a lot of crumpets; so how didn't I know how they were made until now?

[@captainroger]

Because you touch yourself at night

[@derektrotter4287]

captainroger are you attempting to be funny? You freak

[@derektrotter4287]

captainroger you stick to posting crap videos on KZbin with 2 views 😂 lol what a twat

[@kuantize]

As an English person, your write with a question mark at the end of each affirmative sentence.

[@kuantize]

@TheRenaissanceman65 Why do you feel compelled to explain what is in the video - an unsolicited explanation at that. Nob.

[@goinawol9447]

IM BRITISH I EAT CRUMPETS AND DRINK TEA

[@cheraa-]

Same XD

[@dsk1359]

I drink tea but don't eat crumpets

[@musgrovebarry]

Also, forget to put caps off and use of punctuation, truly British.👍.

[@lukemiles88]

Is that Simon Buckingham?

[@cazzaa5012]

I ❤ Warburtons crumpets. No other brand comes close in taste, but since the price has increased so much i don’t have them for breakfast every day..they are now an occasional treat

[@retrovoxvintage7364]

no you dont, you just dont realise it

[@CarWhiz22]

Love a crumpet with peanut butter. Sooo good.

[@simonbird1973]

I like duck & orange pate on mine 😋

[@racecar06]

5:00 They looked perfectly fine 😱

[@christinestevenson7227]

Watching this as I'm eating a crumpet at 12.30am.delicious x

[@Jaysus117]

Watching this as I eat crumpets because I was curious how these are made hahaha. Over here in Australia some of us eat crumpets toasted then lather with butter and a little Vegemite 🤤

[@Mani-fd7tx]

I love crumpets! I'm glad they have them in stores in the USA, I prefer them over the english muffins we have here

[@fuzionz_0043]

U can got to England lol

[@NineTailedFate]

@@fuzionz_0043 How much do you think that costs? Would you fly to America every week just to buy some little debbies cakes?

[@Horizon301.]

NineTailedFate no because amazon exists. 😏

[@hyunybunny]

@Mois sews You can buy crumpets in the US at Trader Joe's stores.

[@Enviotonin85]

Hope the rejected ones dont end up in the trash.

[@chrisdooley6468]

Enviotonin85 I think I read they’re donated to homeless facilities and soup kitchens all over the UK.

[@magz6889]

poop

[@justt1ice]

my bet is animal food

[@TBS8431]

Not the trash, however they are deemed not fit for human consumption because they may have been rejected for not only cosmetic reasons. They go for animal feed.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Tery Brown how does that work? Pigs don’t have toasters.

[@loopylou6841]

Learn something new every day 👍 very interesting

[@darrenhesketh8355]

I toast mine very brown even slightly burned. Good layer of salted Lurpak....delicious

[@alex-E7WHU]

Hot buttered crumpets.. Absolutely gorgeous.. 🤣

[@luciem3705]

I hope they didn’t throw those crumpets away because I don’t care how they look they just taste good so I would eat it anyway 😂

[@ratchetfennecfox18]

I was thinking they might have let employees take them, if not then that’s just sad.

[@bwalle]

My wife and I have taken to Crumpets and Tea on Sunday afternoons. I serve the crumpets with butter and lavender honey. Great pick me up for the U.S. Northwest.

[@rexco2700]

Great description the process by the gent. I made sourdough crumpets myself, not hard, just need to prepare earlier for being in time for tea. But so much fresher and fluffier than factory ones. But this is easier and cheaper to buy but don't taste as good. They were actually made by vendors on the streets during Victorian times.

[@candicekellyhomes]

I use my discard for the crumpets. 150g sourdough discard 1 t sugar 1/2 t each baking soda and salt. Stir it up and it reacts immediately to the soda. Cook in the rings. Yum!

[@TheWitchvortex]

It's looks like those lovely pancakes, what I had for breakfast in Morocco.

[@iliassbenomar151]

Those are called paghrir or baghrir depending on the region.

[@kylehumphries6283]

Extra mature cheddar on Warburton's crumpets = heaven

[@intothebluesea]

I grew up in Canada, but my American mother introduced them to us with her own special twist: toasted with butter, then ricotta cheese and Nutella layered on top. Still my most favorite treat.

[@jackhilliard148]

canadeez nuts

[@foyzul1320]

3 ways i like them: 1. nutella 2. butter but on the pan. heat up pan, add butter and then toast crumpet. 3. butter and strawberry jam

[@lauraelizabeth3126]

Amazing ,, for the last 4/5 years these are all I have been able to eat , breakfast, lunch and tea ,, just crumpets from with butter ,, I did not know how they were made, what a waste though for the one's that do not make the grade, send them my way I will make use of them for you 😉

[@CA2SD]

Perfect combination between bread & an English muffin! Yum yum yum!!!

[@WisanSaentheweesukPP]

Love it

[@lbreithart]

I love love crumpets!!!

[@SunSchrody]

Crumpets are the beeeeeeeest with butter.

[@artemiomadrigal]

I love Claudia's accent.

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

pa'te on crumpets is beautiful!

[@tracyfun6918]

i like mine done in the toaster, then plenty of butter then cheese on . under a hot grill till it melts then some tomato chutney on top, yummy x

[@murkywateradminssions5219]

normal people: for king and country me: *FOR TEA AND CRUMPETS!*

[@secretagentbloke]

We British love a nice bit of hot crumpet in the morning 👍🏻

[@jamesshoemaker684]

👌 mister Hill or can I call you Benny.

[@AintBigAintClever]

It'd have been so much better with Gregg Wallace doing the video. "Nice bit of crahmpit" :D

[@secretagentbloke]

Oh good God no, that man makes my teeth itch!

[@bioneotokyo1]

Crumpets with Marmite... absolutely amazing with a cup of Twinings Break Tea.

[@faebalina7786]

Please always toast them So yumm

[@RockstarEater]

I think i will buy a pack of crumpets from Ebay today. Hopefully it will still taste great when it gets to me 😀

[@sarahmcvay6689]

Right?? I'm so WANTING to try one....NOW!!😂😂

[@RockstarEater]

@@sarahmcvay6689 I'm too curious. My vlog will be, Asian American tries Crumpets for the first time!

[@halimatalib04]

They are delicious

[@jackwtanderson4679]

0:53 so karl pilkington was correct

[@breanakelly6192]

A slightly toasted crumpet with butter is just so good

[@limoncello946]

Want to try them!

[@hootsmon4723]

I have to say the presenter makes this even more worth while to watch .xx

[@tomwilson5108]

Coomer

[@patricksalish]

I'd like some Camembert cheese on one.

[@alantaylor9981]

Camembert no for much longer that's made in France Brexit don't bye camembert

[@ilaria298]

Can’t beat a crumpet bit of butter cup of tea perfect

[@nanapox]

Luuuuuuvvvvvvvvv crumpets.

[@herlinaarief6669]

Somehow the texture just like "apem" in indonesia. But here, we dont packed it plastics, we just use banana leaves. Somehow. Similar but it might b different

[@calum5975]

Apem are popular in India and Sri-Lanka too, they actually originated there. As for the banana leaves, that's cool but these are manufactured for the whole UK, you simply can't package them and keep them fresh on store shelves for a week without some form of plastic packaging, hopefully they can make it biodegradable but it's still not ideal.

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Hey whats round and sounds like a Trumpet?! Crumpets !

[@MaryHemmings]

I have crumpet rings coming in a few days. Will follow Walburton recipe👌

[@judgejudyslover]

I’m so buying some today. I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow

[@catherinehindle8193]

Need to be caked in high quality SALTED Irish butter 🤤

[@HonieB]

I love peanut butter or honey on my crumpets

[@simonclarke1383]

Peanut butter yes, honey 🤮

[@briannaward2607]

I'm Australian, and we cook them until extremely crunchy and then smother them in butter and vegemite

[@jackjones5223]

As a Brit having these round all the time I am now only now craving them more than usual 😂

[@clairedawson]

Warburton are the only ones we eat...cant beat them.x

[@clivebishop929]

The only way to eat them is toasted with butter and marmite. Absolutely divine.

[@SamuelLiebermann]

6:10 she struggles to swallow that thing while thinking "what can I say about it that is both true and not insulting the manufacturer".

[@shahedmc9656]

I like ripping off the top layer and seeing all the holes beneath. Fantastic with butter and jam.

[@rulofly7225]

A pair of nicely toasted crumpets with butter and blackcurrant jam 😋😋😋😋

[@HydroSnips]

Okay, the “you don’t have to toast it” bit is ABSOLUTELY INSANE. Toast them! Crisp base, ever-so-slightly brown on top (or a light crisp). Untoasted is just wrong and evil. Best served: 1) Drown it in butter so when you crunch into it it’s like biting into a big buttery sponge that oozes butter everywhere (warning: can be messy). 2) A light spread of butter followed by a good spread of marmite. Best when piping hot as runny marmite seeps through :D

[@Ranmara]

Absolutely unforgiveable to sell them in packs of 9 though

[@alexiah7378]

@Kmann ! Exactly, why? They're the best!!!

[@Leoviliti1]

Always used to sell them in packs of 12... Cutbacks! Lol ...

[@merlinmediagroup]

Really irritating considering you tend to (at least I do, anyway) have two a time so you're always left with 1 "spare" which you have to eat on its own.

[@jessw391]

@@merlinmediagroup ruins the rest of my day, that

[@tezg1508]

Best thing since sliced bread. 😉👍👍

[@rpatel7941]

Love love crumpets....