Description
Homemade English muffins are the perfect breakfast treat, featuring a golden-brown crust and a delightfully fluffy interior filled with nooks and crannies. These versatile muffins are ideal for slathering with butter or jam, making them a favorite for any morning meal. Easy to prepare from scratch, they can be enjoyed fresh off the griddle or toasted for an extra crunch. Whip up a batch to impress family and friends with your baking skills!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2? tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine mixtures: Add the foamy yeast mixture and softened butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape & cook: Roll out dough to 1 inch thick and cut into rounds. Cook on a preheated skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg