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Homemade English Muffins

Fluffy Homemade English Muffins to Brighten Your Breakfast

Homemade English muffins are a game changer for breakfast, offering freshness, fluffy texture, and versatility.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
First Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk use non-dairy if preferred
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
For Cooking
  • 1 cup cornmeal optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet or Cast Iron Pan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Biscuit Cutter
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 3-4 minutes until bubbling.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Gradually add yeast mixture and milk, then melted butter. Mix until cohesive.
  3. Cover dough and let rise in a warm area for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down dough, roll out to ½ inch thick, cut into rounds, and let rise for 45 minutes.
  5. Preheat skillet over medium-low heat, cook muffins for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  6. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure yeast is fresh and maintain the ideal warm water temperature for best results. Use cornmeal to prevent sticking.

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