English Muffins Recipe
Homemade English muffins are a game changer! Soft, warm, and perfect for toasting, they're a breakfast delight.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie sheet
- Kitchen Thermometer
- Skillet or griddle
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk minus 1 Tbsp
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Active dry yeast
- 2 3/4 cups Bread flour
- 1 4 cup Whole wheat flour optional
- 1 1/2 tsp Fine sea salt
- 1 4 cup Semolina flour or finely ground cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Milk Mixture - In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk over low heat until it is warm to the touch (about 110°F or 43°C). Remove from heat and stir in the butter and honey until melted and combined.
- Step 2: Activate the Yeast - Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the warm milk mixture and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.
- Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, whole wheat flour (if using), and salt.
- Step 4: Make the Dough - Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Step 5: First Rise - Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Step 6: Shape the Muffins - Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1-inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out muffins and place them on a baking sheet dusted with semolina flour or cornmeal.
- Step 7: Second Rise - Cover the cut muffins with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Step 8: Cook the Muffins - Preheat a skillet or griddle over low heat. Cook the muffins for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown. You may need to adjust the heat to ensure they cook through without burning.
- Step 9: Cool and Serve - Transfer the cooked muffins to a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, slice them open, toast, and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Customize your muffins by adding seeds or herbs for extra flavor.
- For a cheesy version, mix in some shredded cheese into the dough.
- These muffins freeze well; store them in an airtight container for future use.