English Muffin Recipe
Start your day with our freshly toasted English Muffin, featuring a perfectly crisp exterior and a soft, warm interior. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures, making it the ideal base for a spread of creamy butter, rich jams, or your favorite breakfast toppings. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with a poached egg and avocado for a wholesome treat that will energize your morning!
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture, warm milk, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead 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 damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Muffins
After the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1-inch thickness and cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the cut muffins on a floured baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack. Split them with a fork before serving.
