The Best Vegan Crumpets Recipe

Warm, fluffy crumpets are a comforting treat, and these vegan versions deliver all the classic charm without any dairy or eggs. Their spongy texture and subtle sweetness is perfect for a cozy breakfast or tea time. Drizzle with your favorite plant-based butter or jam and savor these homemade vegan crumpets!
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Vegan crumpets topped with peanut butter and strawberry jam.
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If your breakfast needs a serious upgrade, these vegan crumpets are it! Think warm, fluffy, and totally satisfying. Forget boring cereal! These are super simple and perfect with some vegan butter or your favorite fruit spread.

And don’t worry, even though crumpets usually have butter and milk, this recipe skips all that. Just basic ingredients and a little time, and you’ve got yourself some tasty vegan crumpets.

Made from simple ingredients like flour, yeast, vegetable oil, and baking soda, this vegan crumpet recipe is super low maintenance and quick to come together.

What Are Crumpets?

Originating in Wales around the 1700’s, a crumpet is a small griddle bread that is usually served for breakfast or with afternoon tea. Made with an unsweetened batter, crumpets can be enjoyed with savory spreads such as vegan butter or eaten with sweeter foods such as jams and syrups.

They can be thought of as a sort of cross between a pancake and an English muffin except less sweet! Since they are traditionally made with either milk or water, some crumpets are vegan by default, although we vote that it’s always more delicious to make them using dairy-free milk! Back in the day, they would be baked on an iron plate over a stove but these days you can simply make them on a pan.

Are There Any Vegan Crumpet Brands?

Not about to make time to make your own crumpets from scratch? I get it, you’re busy! Check out these vegan store-bought crumpet options instead:

  • Warburton’s (crumpet brand in the UK — their crumpets are vegan!)
  • Kingsmill “Toaster Crumpets” (these are marked as suitable for vegetarians and vegans on their website — not note that many of their other crumpet varieties are not.)
  • Crumpets by Merna (this Australian-based crumpet brand has some clearly-labeled vegan options)
  • Trader Joe’s British Style Crumpets (these are vegan!)

Why Should I Make This Vegan Crumpet Recipe?

Just the idea of biting into a fresh little British bread should be enough to get your in the kitchen, but these vegan crumpets are quick to make and can be enjoyed in so many different ways:

  • Easy to Make – If you’re generally shy about making any type of bread, then this vegan crumpet recipe is perfect! All it takes is a little work on the stovetop, and a few minutes. You don’t even need to turn on your oven!
  • Visually Appealing – There’s no denying that crumpets are plain cute! With their golden brown underbelly and interesting landscape, you’ll love how photogenic this vegan recipe is!
  • No More Boring Breakfasts – We get it, sometimes all you want to do is enjoy a quick bowl of vegan cereal for breakfast. While we are huge fans of easy breakfasts here at World of Vegan, it’s nice to switch things up every once in a while.

Key Ingredients and Simple Swaps

  • Strong White Bread Flour: This type of flour, with its higher gluten content, is crucial for achieving the characteristic chewy texture of crumpets. All-purpose flour can work in a pinch, but bread flour will yield the best results.
  • Fast-Action Dry Yeast: This yeast is designed to be added directly to dry ingredients, making the crumpet batter quick and easy to prepare. Ensure your yeast is fresh for optimal rising.
  • Superfine Sugar: A small amount of sugar is added to activate the yeast and contribute to the crumpets’ light sweetness. Superfine sugar dissolves easily, ensuring a smooth batter. Regular granulated sugar can be used if superfine is not available.
  • Baking Soda: Baking soda reacts with the acidic environment created by the yeast, helping to create the crumpets’ signature holes and fluffy texture.
  • Warm Water: The water should be warm (around 100-110°F or 38-43°C) to activate the yeast. Too hot, and it will kill the yeast; too cold, and it won’t activate.
  • Vegetable or Sunflower Oil: These neutral oils are ideal for frying crumpets, as they have high smoke points and won’t impart strong flavors. You can use other neutral oils, like canola or grapeseed.

For the full quantities and measurements, scroll to the printable recipe card below.

What Should I Eat With This Vegan Crumpet Recipe?

Wondering how to best enjoy your vegan crumpets? Whether you’re eating them for breakfast or enjoying a simple snack, there are plenty of ways to eat these tasty little breads:

  • Fresh Fruit – However you want to slice it, fresh fruit goes deliciously alongside these vegan crumpets beautifully and deliciously!
  • Tofu Scramble – You can’t go wrong with serving up a tasty tofu scramble to pile onto your crumpet! Short on time? Pour some JUST Egg into a pan and call it a day (or morning)!
  • Sweet or Savory Spread – Sliced avocado, vegan cheese, and fresh fruit compotes are all excellent choices for taking your dairy-free crumpets to the next level. Want to keep things real simple? Just spread on your favorite vegan butter!
Vegan crumpets served with various toppings including mashed avocado, peanut butter and jam, and marmite with hummus.

Vegan Crumpet FAQs

Why are crumpets not vegan?

While some crumpets may be vegan by default, many recipes call for milk and/or butter which makes them not vegan.

Do crumpets have egg in them?

Most crumpets are not made with egg.

How do you make vegan crumpets?

You can easily make crumpets vegan by replacing the butter and milk with dairy-free versions!

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The Best Vegan Crumpet Recipe

5 from 10 votes
Get ready for the ultimate vegan crumpet experience! These fluffy delights will totally transform your breakfast game, and they're made with just a few easy ingredients. Plus, you'll have enough to enjoy all week long!
Vegan crumpets topped with peanut butter and strawberry jam.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 crumpets

Equipment

  • crumpet rings or shallow can with the top and bottom removed

Ingredients

  • cups strong white bread flour
  • 2 (¼-ounce) sachets fast-action dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon superfine sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • cups warm water
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable or sunflower oil, for frying
  • Any crumpet topping of your choice

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the flour, yeast, sugar, baking soda, and water. Mix to combine, then cover and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Place a skillet over medium-low heat and brush it with oil.
  • Pour the oil for frying into a shallow bowl.
  • Dip your molds into the bowl and brush around them with oil, then place them in the pan.
  • Add enough batter to each mold to come about halfway up the sides (about ½ inch deep if using a can), being careful not to overfill them as the crumpets will rise a lot. Cook for 5 minutes, until the bubbles that appear on the top have burst. If you’re using a can, carefully release the crumpet by running a knife around the inside edge of the can, being careful not to burn your hands as the metal will be hot.
  • Flip over the crumpets to cook the other sides for another minute.
  • Transfer the cooked crumpets to a board, sliding them out of the molds, if using.
  • Repeat as necessary until you have made 8 crumpets.

Notes

Store any leftover crumpets in a sealed container and toast before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Course — Breakfast
Cuisine — British
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This vegan crumpet recipe was excerpted from BOSH! on a Budget by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby. Reprinted with permission of HarperCollins, 2022. Photography by Sara Kidd. Many thanks to Kim Comeau and Jessica Sabbagh for recipe testing.

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11 comments
  1. 5 stars
    I immediately thought of nice warm tea when seeing this! they look so good!

  2. 5 stars
    These homemade crumpets are SOOO good with the strawberry jam recipe here on world of vegan!

  3. Andrea White says:

    5 stars
    The perfect breakfast idea! Love how tasty these baked goodies are!

  4. 5 stars
    We love crumpets and these are easy to make and delicious.

  5. 5 stars
    I want all the vegan crumpets! I love baked items like these for tea parties, but I haven’t been able to find a good vegan option. This article is such a dream!

  6. 5 stars
    Yum! I love these tasty little things!

  7. 5 stars
    yes to these vegan crumpets – great way to change up my boring breakfast! thanks for the extra history behind these crumpets too!

  8. 5 stars
    Never heard of crumpets before. Made them yesterday for my kids’ breakfast, and I was delighted how easy it was to prepare. Delicious breakfast, thanks!

  9. 5 stars
    Thank you for an easy and delicious crumpet recipe! Love simple, but tasty breakfast recipes and this will be on rotation in our house!

  10. 5 stars
    This was my first time making crumpets and they came out great! Big hit at our Jubilee-themed book club!

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