Get the Recipe: Homemade English Muffins
Toasty, golden, and full of delicious nooks and crannies, homemade English muffins are breakfast magic made right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon (1 g) kosher salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) water, warmed to 110℉
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar
- ½ (13 g) ¼ ounce package active dry yeast
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) whole milk, warmed to 110℉
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- Cornmeal, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together sugar and warm water. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Pour the yeast mixture, warm milk, and melted butter into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough comes together. Add a bit more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Form the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Punch down dough, then transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness, then use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut into 8 rounds. Transfer them to a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Re-roll scraps, if any, and make more muffins.
- Dust the tops with cornmeal, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow them to rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Heat a greased griddle or large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat. Using a spatula, carefully transfer muffins to the cooking surface, one at a time, leaving about 2 inches between each. Work in batches, as needed, to cook them all.
- Cook muffins for 4-6 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove them to a plate to cool slightly, then split and toast as desired. Store wrapped for 4-5 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 8 weeks.
Notes
Instant yeast may also be used. Whisk it in with the flour and salt.
Store in an airtight bag or container for up to 5 days.
Serving: 1 muffin, Calories: 200kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 82mg, Potassium: 78mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 121IU, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 2mg