English Muffin Recipe
Enjoy a warm, toasted English muffin, perfectly golden and ready to be topped with your favorite spreads or ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, milk, and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to 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 cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Muffins
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the rounds on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal, cover, and let rise for another 30-40 minutes.
- 7
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from heat and let cool on a wire rack. Split with a fork and toast before serving, if desired.
