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Homemade English Muffin Recipe

Cuisine: Breakfast
Servings: 14 muffins
Author: Public Lives, Secret Recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk (we used whole)
  • 2 heaping tbsp honey
  • 1 packet instant active dry yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cups bread flour
  • pinch of salt
  • cornmeal

Instructions

  • Microwave the milk for 15 seconds until warm to the touch (you don’t want it too hot! if you have a thermometer, you’ll want it about 110F). Stir in the honey & then add in the yeast. Gently stir it all together & let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Melt the butter & let cool for 2 minutes. Add melted butter & egg to yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in the salt & then add in the flour, one cup at a time. Once all the flour is mixed in, continue to mix dough for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Spray large bowl with baking spray & add dough to that bowl. Cover with clean dish towel & set aside for 1 hour in a warm place to let the dough double in size.
  • Sprinkle flour onto flat surface & divide the dough in half (it should be pretty sticky at this point). Divide each half of dough into 6-8 (depending on how big you want the muffins to be) equal sized pieces. Roll each ball into a circle & then press flat with your hands until English Muffin shape is formed.
  • Place dough muffins onto parchment lined baking sheet & sprinkle with cornmeal. Flip each muffin over & sprinkle the other side with cornmeal as well.
  • Preheat oven to 325F. Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat, spray lightly with baking spray & place 3 muffins (or however many you can fit) onto the skillet. Cook 1-3 minutes or until medium brown on the bottom, flip & repeat. Place muffins back onto baking sheet when done & bake for 10 minutes. Serve toasted with butter, jam, etc. Enjoy!

Notes

Supplies
  • measuring cup
  • microwave safe bowl
  • whisk
  • baking spray
  • large bowl
  • dish towel
  • parchment paper
  • baking tray
  • cast iron skillet