A practical gluten-free crumpet recipe, plus how to choose flours and judge hydration so the batter sets into proper airy holes.

A plant-based crumpet recipe with dairy-free swaps, plus the timing, warmth and soda tricks that give you a proper holey rise.

Four crumpet toppings that follow the British growing year: spring asparagus with lemon, summer berries and cream, autumn apple in brown butter, and a winter spiced honey butter.