crumpets

• Fortunately, the crumpets were solid enough evidence to restore a degree of reality to the setting. —  0 Jerusalem - Laurie R. King - Russell-Holmes 05
• He had been trained to a great pitch of dexterity in the preparation of crumpets, and if he was somewhat lavish in the matter of butter, that hurt nobody except Mr. Urquhart. It was natural that the conversation should turn to the subject of murder. —  Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers
• As the baker turned to fill a sack with powdery crumpets, Emily saw her chance She reached over the counter and snatched a fat tart, burning her fingers with its delicious heat Ho there, little lady, you can't do that It was not the baker, but the man who spoke, his jovial tones ringing in the silence. —  Teresa Medeiros - Once An Angel
• Lucy's mouth watered as each new treasure was revealed: roasted apples, a string of sausages, crumbling Banbury cakes, crumpets, a jug of ale, a steaming loaf of bread, and a variety of sweetmeats that made her throat tighten with longing. —  Teresa Medeiros - Thief of Hearts
• Both Matthew and Harry were busy with their crumpets, today dripping with honey; by unspoken consensus, everyone looked at David. —  A Gentleman's Honor

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