Hard flour. Yes, but I had already started the process so I couldn't turn back at that stage. I had to use the flour that was available. I blame it on Hubby. He used the last of the plain flour to make pancakes and didn't tell me that I needed to get some more. That's my excuse. :-D

When I split the crumpets to toast them I can see the holes inside but they were a bit too shy to poke their heads above the parapet.