Life of Pikelet
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.28007Keywords:
crumpets, pikelets, etymology, United Kingdom, regionality, English dialects, tea-time cakes, iconic foods, English literature, welsh, griddle breads, muffins, bakestone recipes, recipe interpretationAbstract
Examines the distinctions between crumpets and pikelets and how to draw the line.
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