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English Muffins

oft, golden English muffins made with simple, real ingredients and cooked on the stovetop for that classic texture. Light, airy inside with signature nooks and crannies, and a lightly crisp exterior. Perfect for eggs benedict, breakfast sandwiches, or toasted with butter and jam. Made without additives or preservatives and easy enough for any home baker.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
rising time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course bread, Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine british, English
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • cup Milk, warm
  • tsp Instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • cups Bread flour
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cornmeal

Instructions
 

  • Pour the milk, yeast, and sugar into the stand mixer and allow to rest for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the bread flour, sea salt, and olive oil to the mixer.
  • Using the dough hook, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes on medium low speed.
  • Cover and allow to rise for 2 hours or until double in size.
  • Punch down the dough and separate into 12 equal portions.
  • Using your hands, make each portion into a flat 4 inch circle.
  • Cover and allow to rise for 45 additional minutes.
  • Preheat the cast iron skillet over medium low heat.
  • Sprinkle the cornmeal onto the skillet.
  • Place 3-4 muffins into the skillet and allow to cook for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip and cook on the other side for the same amount of time.
  • Cool cooked muffins on a cooling rack for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 125kcal
Keyword breakfast bread, breakfast sandwich bread, classic english muffins, english muffins, griddle bread, homemade english muffins, nooks and crannies, soft muffins, toasted muffins, yeast bread
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