Scottish Crumpets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
2 large eggs, separated
2 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. melted butter
salt
2 c. milk

Preparation

Beat egg yolks.
Mix in flour, salt and and sugar with melted butter and milk to make a smooth batter the consistency of thin cream.
Whisk the egg whites until at the soft peak stage then lightly and quickly fold them into the batter.
Heat a griddle and grease surface lightly, then drop in a large tablespoon at a time, rolling the pan so that the bottom is lightly coated with batter. When golden brown underneath, turn to cook other side.
As crumpets are cooked, roll them in a clean tea towel.
When cool, spread with butter, honey or jam, roll and serve.
Makes about 16.