Homemade legendary English muffin recipe

Directions

  1. 1Mix all ingredients into a shaggy dough.
  2. 2Knead a few minutes, just until it holds together.
  3. 3Cover the dough and let rest at room temperature.
  4. 4Divide into 11 balls, about 90g each.
  5. 5Roll balls seam-free and coat in semolina.
  6. 6Proof for 3 hours.
  7. 7Griddle on medium heat using clarified butter.
  8. 8Cook for 5 to 6 minutes a side, flipping once.
  9. 9Cool on a rack, then score the perimeter and pull apart by hand.

Ingredients

  • 550 g organic AP flour
  • 355 g warm water
  • 15 g salt
  • 20 g sugar
  • 21 g melted butter
  • 1 g yeast
  • semolina
  • clarified butter

Equipment

griddlecooling rack

Tips

  • Never slice the muffins; always pull them apart by hand after scoring.
  • Fry the muffins, do not cook them dry.