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pikelet
What does pikelet mean?
A crumpet. Same yeasty, holey, butter-soaking breakfast disc — just what they're called round Birmingham, Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands. Some say a pikelet is the thinner, holier, no-mould version; in Brum it's just the word. From the Welsh 'bara pyglyd' — pitchy bread.
"Stick a couple of pikelets under the grill, our kid."
Origin
Australasian term for a small pancake, ultimately from Welsh 'bara pyglyd'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pikelet?
A pikelet is a small, thick pancake or drop scone, usually eaten with butter and jam at afternoon tea in Australia and New Zealand.
What's the difference between a pikelet and a pancake?
A pikelet is smaller, thicker and often sweeter than a standard pancake, made by dropping spoonfuls of batter onto the pan.
Where does the word pikelet come from?
It ultimately derives from the Welsh 'bara pyglyd', a type of griddle bread, and became an Australasian term for a small pancake.
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