Unlock the secrets to creating the fluffiest English Muffins with this detailed recipe. These muffins come out light and airy with a slightly crisp exterior, ideal for your morning breakfast or as a base for delightful sandwiches. By following this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to achieve that perfect texture and depth of flavor that only homemade English muffins can provide.
Why You'll Love This
The joy of biting into a homemade English muffin that's perfectly toasted yet remains fluffy and soft inside is unmatched. This recipe uses a combination of warmth from the milk and water to activate the yeast, ensuring a rise that makes these muffins wonderfully airy. The process of hand-shaping and cooking them in a skillet adds a personal touch that can't be replicated with store-bought versions.
Perfect Occasion
English muffins are a versatile option for any meal of the day. Serve them toasted with butter and jam for a comforting breakfast, use them as the base for eggs Benedict for a brunch treat, or load them with your favorite sandwich ingredients for a satisfying lunch.
Decoration Tips
While English muffins typically don't require much in terms of decoration, you can enhance their appearance and texture by dusting them with cornmeal or semolina before cooking. This not only prevents sticking but also adds a delightful crunch.
- Ingredients:
- 350 g of flour
- 8 g of active dry yeast
- 1 tsp of salt
- 25 g of sugar
- 200 g of warm milk
- 100 g of warm water
- 42 g of melted butter
- 1 egg
- Cornmeal or semolina flour, for dusting
- Instructions:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it begins to bubble.
- Add the flour, salt, melted butter, and egg to the bowl. Attach the paddle (not the dough hook) and mix on medium speed for 5-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and sticky.
- Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise for 1 hour.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Gently flatten it with your hands, being careful not to press too hard so the muffins won't be too thin.
- Use a cup or circle cutter to cut out the muffins. Transfer them to a tray dusted with cornmeal or semolina flour.
- Gather the scraps, knead lightly, flatten, and cut again. Repeat until all the dough is used.
- Let the shaped muffins rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat a skillet over low to medium heat. Sprinkle some cornmeal or semolina flour into the skillet.
- Place the muffins in the skillet, ensuring there is enough space to flip them. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are toasty brown and fluffy.
- Remove the cooked muffins and let them cool. Continue with the remaining batches.
- Enjoy them fresh, or store them in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
This recipe promises to make your kitchen the go-to spot for the fluffiest, most delicious English muffins you've ever tasted. Enjoy the process and the delightful results!