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English Muffins Recipe

Author: Evelyn Petrie
Delicious homemade English muffins with a perfect crunch outside and a soft, fluffy interior, ideal for breakfast or brunch with endless topping options.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups Warm Milk
  • 3 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Instant Yeast Leavens the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Cornmeal

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixer bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, egg, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  • Add the flour to the mixture. Using the dough hook on medium speed, knead for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. If dough is overly sticky, incorporate up to 1 tablespoon of additional flour.
  • Cover the bowl and place it in a warm spot. Allow the dough to rise for 60-90 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
  • Punch down the risen dough. On a generously floured surface, roll out to a ¾-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 2 ½-inch circles and lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
  • Allow the muffins to rise again for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, greased with butter. Cook 3-4 muffin pieces at a time for 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown. Adjust the heat if needed to prevent over-browning.

Notes

  • Measure precisely to avoid heavy, dense dough.
  • Place covered dough in a warm oven to rise if your kitchen is cold.
  • Use medium-low heat for cooking.
  • Generously coat the baking sheet with cornmeal to give each muffin its signature crunchy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword English Muffins
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