English Muffin Recipe
Start your day with our freshly toasted English Muffin, a golden delight with a perfectly crisp exterior and a soft, airy interior. Each bite offers a warm, buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with your choice of jam, honey, or a classic egg and cheese. Ideal for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack, this English Muffin is sure to elevate your morning routine!
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and milk. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let 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 out to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the rounds on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the muffins cool on a wire rack. Split and toast before serving.