Quote Originally Posted by rubah
What the hell is a crumpet, anyway?
They're warm and gooey and sort of a hybrid between a pancake and toast! A lovely winter treat.

The picture BoB posted looks terrible though. Here:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...d_crumpet2.jpg

Pay attention to the way the butter is melting in I wouldn't normally put that much on but I think this picture explains how they work perfectly!