English Muffins Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 3 mins

  • Servings

    8 English muffins

  • Calories

    241 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    British

English Muffins Recipe

My English muffins recipe totally delivers when it comes to getting those perfect nooks and crannies (no kneading and no special tools required)! This recipe is simple and quick to make (for a yeast dough, anyway!), and is a perfect easy breakfast option!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ ½ cup water
  • ½ ½ cup milk
  • 2 ½ 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast (see FAQ section above to substitute instant yeast)
  • 2 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1 large egg lightly beaten, room temperature preferred
  • 2 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour

For Cooking

  • 3 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 2 Tablespoons cornmeal optional, but recommended
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Instructions

  1. Combine water and milk in a heat-proof dish (I use my Pyrex measuring cup) and heat until temperature is between 105-115F (40-46C) (make sure to stir before checking the temperature).
  2. Pour into a large mixing bowl and add yeast and a teaspoon of your sugar. Stir and let sit until foamy, approximately 5-10 minutes.
  3. Once yeast is foamy, add remaining sugar, salt, melted butter, egg, and flour. Stir until completely combined (but don't over-mix).
  4. Cover and place in a warm, draft-free place to rise for 30 minutes.
  5. Once dough has risen, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and dust a parchment paper lined baking sheet with the cornmeal (if using). Set aside.
  6. Meanwhile, Place a skillet over medium/low heat and melt ½ Tablespoon of butter.
  7. Once butter is melted and skillet is warm (you should feel heat radiating off of it if you hold your hand several inches from the surface), place two English muffin rings on the pan (if using) and portion approximately ⅓ cup of the batter into the center of the ring (batter will deflate and be similar to a sticky pancake batter). Use the back of a spoon to nudge the batter gently towards the edges of the ring so it is evenly distributed (if not using a ring, use the back of a spoon to try and gently shape the dough into a circle-ish shape).
  8. Cook until golden brown (about 60 seconds but this will can vary drastically depending on your stove and the type of pan you use) then remove the ring and carefully flip. Cook until golden brown on the other side and then remove to cornmeal-dusted baking sheet.
  9. Use a paper towel to (carefully) wipe the pan clean and then repeat steps above (starting by melting ½ Tablespoon butter) until you have cooked all of your batter, spacing English muffins at least 2” apart.
  10. Transfer baking sheet to oven and cook 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 205F (96C). Allow to cool then use the tines of a fork (don’t use a knife) to split open each muffin. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store English muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. They may also be frozen for 3 months or so (in an airtight container).

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1English muffin Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 238mg (10%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 321IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8English muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1English muffin
Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 321IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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