English Muffin Recipe
Make English Muffin Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Cooking
Method
Mixing the Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and melted butter. Add the frothy yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
Kneading and Rising
- 5
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 6
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 it doubles in size.
Shaping and Cooking
- 7
Shape the Muffins
After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1-inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out muffins and place them on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
- 8
Second Rise
Cover the muffins with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9