Morning Perfection: Classic English Muffins

Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside
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Morning Perfection: Classic English Muffins

Difficulty: Intermediate
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Start your day with the timeless delight of our classic English muffins! Each muffin boasts a perfect balance of a crispy, golden exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, creating the ideal canvas for your favorite spreads and toppings. Whether toasted and topped with butter and jam, or used as the base for a delicious breakfast sandwich, our English muffins bring a touch of morning perfection to your breakfast routine. Enjoy the simple pleasure of this beloved breakfast staple with every bite.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it starts to steam. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and sugar until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  3. 3. Add the cooled milk mixture to the yeast mixture.
  4. 4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. 5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. 6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  7. 7. Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut out circles of dough.
  8. 8. Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal and place the dough circles on it. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. 9. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the muffins for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. 10. Allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack before splitting and toasting.
Keywords: Fluffy, Toasted, Breakfast, Golden, Crispy