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Freshly baked homemade English muffins on a wooden table

Homemade English Muffins


  • Author: chef caterina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8-12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fluffy homemade English muffins with perfect nooks and crannies, made easy with a no-knead method that yields bakery-quality results right in your own kitchen.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 11 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar, let sit 5 minutes until foamy
  2. Add flour and salt, mix until dough comes together
  3. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled
  4. Turn dough onto floured surface, divide into 8-12 balls
  5. Place on cornmeal-dusted baking sheet, rise 25-30 minutes
  6. Cook in skillet 5 minutes per side until golden brown
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until cooked through

Notes

  • Dough should be slightly sticky for best texture
  • Don’t overwork dough when shaping
  • Use medium heat for even cooking
  • Store in airtight container for 3 days
  • Freeze for up to 3 months
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Griddle/Baked
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg