English Muffin Recipe
Start your day with our freshly toasted English Muffin, golden brown and perfectly crisp on the outside, yet soft and warm on the inside. Enjoy it plain or topped with creamy butter and your choice of artisanal jams for a delightful morning treat.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture, milk, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Muffins
Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1-inch thickness and use a round cutter to cut out muffins.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the cut muffins on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7
Cook Muffins
Preheat a griddle or frying pan over low heat. Cook the muffins for about 7-10 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove muffins from the griddle and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or toasted.