These English muffins will make you a morning person! They’re golden, soft, and loaded with those signature nooks and crannies.
Baker Madison Reid promises this breakfast staple is surprisingly easy to make at home.
English Muffins
By Madison Reid
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 muffins
INGREDIENTS
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2 tsp instant yeast
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup water
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp fine sea salt
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2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
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1 egg
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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cornmeal
INSTRUCTIONS
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In a medium-sized bowl add 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup water. Place in the microwave for 15 seconds to make it slightly warm. Do not let it get hot, hot will kill the yeast.
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Whisk in 1 tbsp of granulated sugar and then 2 tsp instant yeast. Set aside and allow the yeast to wake up.
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In a large mixing bowl, add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp fine sea salt, 2 tbsp melted butter, and 1 egg; stir until the egg is broken up.
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Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
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Place on the countertop with the additional 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and knead the dough into the flour until it is no longer sticky. Place it back into the mixing bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and allow it to rise for 2 hours.
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After the first rise, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 3-inch round muffins with a large circle cookie cutter. Place the biscuits on parchment paper and cover with the same kitchen towel to rise for another 30 minutes.
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Place a cast iron skillet on the stove over low-medium heat. Allow it to heat up.
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Pour a thick layer of cornmeal into the skillet to protect the muffin from direct heat, which is very important so that it does not burn. Place 2-3 muffins on top (however many will fit in your skillet). Cover with a lid and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Flip the and cook an additional 5 minutes on the other side. Adjust the heat to low if the muffin comes out too brown on the first side.
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Remove the first set of muffins, add more cornmeal as needed, and continue cooking until all 8 muffins are done. Enjoy!
Find more from Madison on Instagram. @_mrs.madi_ or on her website, www.mrsmadi.com
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