Description
A straightforward recipe for making classic English muffins at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus extra for griddling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Pour the yeast mixture and the melted butter into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined into a sticky dough.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Lightly flour a surface. Turn the dough out and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Do not overwork the dough.
- Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out the muffins. Reroll scraps once.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly brush the griddle with butter.
- Place the cut muffins on the hot griddle. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes per side, until golden brown. Do not press down on them while cooking.
- Remove from the griddle and cool completely on a wire rack. Split with a fork before toasting.
Notes
- Use a fork, not a knife, to split the muffins for maximum nooks and crannies.
- For best results, cook the muffins slowly over lower heat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: English muffins, homemade muffins, breakfast bread, griddle cakes