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Homemade English Muffin Recipe

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These homemade English muffins are incredibly soft, airy, and full of nooks and crannies, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup warm water
  • 2¼ tsp instant dry yeast or 1 envelope
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar you can use raw sugar
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter melted, cooled
  • Cornmeal optional so the dough does not stick to the cookie sheet after the second rise

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar.
  2. Let it sit for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture foams up.
  3. Add the flour and salt, mixing alternating with the milk.
  4. Once the flour is almost all incorporated, add the melted butter.
  5. Mix until you have a ball form and no more dry flour is visible.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
  7. Place the bowl in a warm, draft-free place to rise for 60 to 90 minutes, until doubled in size.
  8. Place the risen dough on a lightly floured surface.
  9. Roll the dough about ½ inch thick.
  10. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut into 8 circles.
  11. Sprinkle cornmeal on a cookie sheet.
  12. Place the cut English muffins on the cookie sheet.
  13. Cover with a towel.
  14. Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place for 45 minutes.
  15. Heat a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet with a lid on medium heat.
  16. Add 3 or 4 English muffins at a time to the hot skillet, depending on its size.
  17. Cover the skillet.
  18. Cook for 5 minutes.
  19. Carefully flip the English muffins.
  20. Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
  21. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 190 °F.
  22. Cool on a cooling rack.

Notes

Ensure your yeast is active by letting it foam in warm water before adding other ingredients.
Do not overheat the butter; let it cool after melting to protect the yeast.
Cornmeal is crucial for preventing sticking and achieving the characteristic English muffin bottom.
Handle the risen muffins very gently to maintain their airy structure before cooking.
Use a lid while cooking to create steam, which helps the muffins cook through without burning.

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