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Traditional English Muffins Recipe

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Traditional English Muffins are soft, chewy, and lightly toasted bread rounds perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, and milk, these muffins are cooked on a skillet to achieve their characteristic golden-brown crust and delightful texture. Dusting with cornmeal adds a subtle crunch to each bite.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Finishing

  • Cornmeal, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and dry yeast until well combined.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: Pour the warm milk and melted butter into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
  3. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about one hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  4. Shape the Muffins: Punch down the risen dough to release air, then roll it out on a floured surface to approximately 1/2 inch thickness.
  5. Cut the Muffins: Use a round cutter to cut out individual muffin shapes and dust their surfaces with cornmeal for texture.
  6. Second Rise: Arrange the muffins on a baking sheet, cover them lightly, and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
  7. Cook the Muffins: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and cook each muffin for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
  • Maintain medium-low heat when cooking to avoid burning the muffins while allowing them to cook through.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan for even heat distribution.
  • Store cooked muffins in an airtight container and reheat by toasting.
  • This recipe yields approximately 8 English muffins depending on the size of the cutter used.

Keywords: English muffins, breakfast bread, skillet bread, homemade muffins, traditional recipe

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