Sourdough English Muffins

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dust the counter with flour.
  2. 2Empty the dough from the bowl onto the floured surface.
  3. 3Mix 100g of active sourdough starter with 20g of honey, 240g of milk, 360g of all-purpose flour, and 5g of sea salt.
  4. 4Let the dough autolyze for an hour, then knead it by hand for about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Let the dough rest for 8 to 12 hours (the video showed 10 hours of resting time).
  6. 6Pat the dough out to about half an inch thick.
  7. 7Use a biscuit cutter or a sandwich cutter to cut out round dough circles.
  8. 8Place the cut dough circles on parchment paper.
  9. 9Sprinkle cornmeal on top of the dough circles.
  10. 10Cover the dough with a clean tea towel and let them rise for another hour.
  11. 11Preheat a cast iron skillet to low heat and have a lid ready.
  12. 12Place three English muffins at a time into the hot skillet.
  13. 13Cover the skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 200°F.
  14. 14Flip the English muffins and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.
  15. 15Cut the English muffins horizontally, carefully avoiding cutting directly down like a bagel.
  16. 16Toast the English muffins and top them with cheesy eggs and green onions.

Ingredients

  • 100 g active sourdough starter
  • 20 g honey
  • 240 g milk
  • 360 g all-purpose flour
  • 5 g fine sea salt
  • 40 g cornmeal

Equipment

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Tips

  • This recipe is very hands-off and can be left to ferment overnight or all day.
  • Make sure to cut the English muffins with a bagel cutter or carefully with a knife to avoid injury.