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English Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups warm water
  • 1.5 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup milk (lukewarm)
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour (approximately)
  • cornmeal (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Prepare Yeast Mixture: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and yeast mixture.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Shape Muffins: Punch down the dough, then roll out to about ½ inch thick. Cut rounds with a biscuit cutter and dust with cornmeal.
  • Second Rise: Place the rounds on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Cook on Griddle: Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook the muffins for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.

Notes

English muffins are a traditional British breakfast bread, known for their distinctively flat, round shape and the unique texture that features a lot of "nooks and crannies". These are perfect for capturing and holding melted butter, jam, or honey. Unlike American-style pancakes, English muffins are yeast-leavened and are cooked on a griddle or skillet, giving them a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. They are typically split open with a fork before toasting, to enhance their crispy texture.
Though these are an English breakfast food, American breakfasts have adopted traditions from many places in the world, especially from places to which they have a close connection like Europe and the UK. Toasted English muffins with butter jam, avocados, or even other exotic toppings are extremely popular for American breakfast foods!
To be honest, most people simply buy English muffins from the store and toast them at home, but here's a recipe to make them from scratch if you have the time!
To make this "American Style", be sure to pack on lots of toppings, or fit them in like a sandwich. The English (as far as I'm aware) eat pretty simple things like butter or jam, but you know how Americans are.
Put a sausage patty and a fried egg between the slices for a breakfast sandwich.
Top with mashed avocado and salt and pepper for a healthy addition of protein.
Add ham, eggs, and Hollandaise sauce to make eggs Benedict.