Crumpets
Gregg Wallace visits a factory making 432 million crumpets every year. Cherry Healey learns the science of making batter for pancakes, and Ruth Goodman reveals how crumpets got their bubbles.
Gregg Wallace visits the factory making 432 million crumpets every year. Crumpets are a British classic made from a precise combination of ingredients, using some clever chemistry to create their famous ‘holey’ texture.
Cherry Healey is learning the science of how to make the perfect batter for pancakes and visits a factory in Manchester that makes another British favourite, Eccles cakes, which are shipped all over the world.
Ruth Goodman reveals the long journey of how crumpets got their rise and eventually their bubbles, and traces the history of Britain's obsession with toasting baked goods.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Gregg Wallace |
| Presenter | Cherry Healey |
| Presenter | Ruth Goodman |
| Production Manager | Rachel Drew |
| Series Producer | Nicola Lafferty |
| Executive Producer | Sanjay Singhal |
| Production Company | Voltage TV |
Broadcasts
- Tue 18 Apr 2023 20:00
- Sat 22 Apr 2023 18:00±«Óãtv Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Wed 24 May 2023 08:00
- Wed 24 Jul 2024 20:00
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