English Muffins
This recipe is for homemade English muffins that are soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. The dough is made with all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, yeast, warm water, warm milk, and melted butter. The muffins are cooked on a non-stick skillet and then baked in the oven until fully cooked. They are best served toasted with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm water, warm milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut out circles using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
- Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal and place the circles on it. Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the muffins for about 5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Transfer the muffins to a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for about 10 minutes until they are fully cooked.
- Let the muffins cool down before slicing them in half and toasting them. Serve them with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!