Homemade English Muffins

105 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, then let it bloom for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Add flour and salt to a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Pour the yeasty water and oil into the flour mixture.
  4. 4Knead the dough for 5 minutes using a stand mixer or 10 minutes by hand.
  5. 5Shape the dough into a nice ball.
  6. 6Lightly oil the mixing bowl, place the dough in it, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  7. 7Flatten the risen dough and cut out circles.
  8. 8Sprinkle cornmeal on both sides of the dough circles.
  9. 9Let the dough circles rise for 45 minutes.
  10. 10Lightly oil a flat pan and cook the English muffins on medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
  11. 11Transfer the cooked English muffins to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  12. 12Use a fork to split the English muffins.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 0.5 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.5 tablespoon yeast
  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • corn meal

Equipment

measuring cupspoonmixing bowlstand mixerbaking sheetparchment papercookie cutterflat panspatulafork

Tips

  • This is the same recipe I use for sandwich bread too!