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English Muffins

Homemade English muffins with a soft, rich texture.

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British
medium
3h 0m
6
vegetarian
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 7 min
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 250 ml MilkWarm
  • 2 tsp Yeast
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil(optional)Or butter
  • 500 g Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
  1. 1

    Add sugar and crack the egg into warm milk. Whisk together.

    2 min

  2. 2

    Add yeast and whisk again. Set aside to activate for 10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3

    Add yeast mixture to mixer bowl. Add oil or butter, flour, and salt.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Knead the dough using a stand mixer for 10 minutes or by hand.

    10 min

  5. 5

    Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it proof for 1 hour.

    1h 0m

  6. 6

    Turn dough onto workbench, knock back, and divide into six pieces.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Form each piece into a ball and let rest for 5 minutes.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Roll each ball into a 4-inch circle and place on a floured tray.

    10 min

  9. 9

    Cover and let proof for 20 minutes.

    20 min

  10. 10

    Heat a frying pan to 200°C (390°F). Cook muffins for 3.5 minutes per side.

    7 min

Equipment Needed
stand mixer
mixing bowl
frying pan
rolling pin

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