English Muffin Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Cornmeal for Dusting
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F/43°C) and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mixing Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with the warm milk and melted butter.
- 3
Kneading the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 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.
Shaping and Cooking
- 5
Shape 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 and cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- 6
Dust and Arrange
Sprinkle cornmeal on a baking sheet and place the cut muffins on top. Dust the tops with more cornmeal and cover them with a cloth. Let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- 7
- 8
Cool and Serve
Once cooked, remove muffins from the heat and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or toasted with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.