Homemade English Muffins
Store-bought English muffins can’t compare to homemade. These skillet-cooked muffins are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for toasting, sandwiches, or freezing for later.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.25 ounce instant dry yeast
- 5 cups bread flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup cornmeal
- oil for greasing pans
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F. Then stir in the honey and yeast, and set aside for 10 minutes or until frothy.
- Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl, then add the frothy yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter.
- Mix with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5 minutes on medium speed, or knead by hand for 5 minutes on a floured surface.
- Grease a large bowl with oil then transfer the dough to the bowl, turn to coat the top, and cover with a clean towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 16 equal portions. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a 4-inch disc.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle half the cornmeal over it. Arrange the discs on the sheet, spaced 2 inches apart, and dust the tops with the remaining cornmeal. Let them rise for 30 minutes in a warm spot.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it lightly with oil or spray.
- Cook the muffins 7–10 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Split the muffins with a fork, toast, and serve with butter and jam.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- If your kitchen is chilly, let the dough rise in a turned-off oven with the light on
- Use bread flour for better texture and those signature nooks and crannies
- Don’t rush the skillet cook. Low and steady gives you the perfect golden crust without burning
- Make a double batch and freeze half; you’ll thank yourself on busy mornings
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 154IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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