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English muffins are all about the nooks and crannies. This homemade version delivers. Toasted until golden. Butter melts into every pocket. No special griddle rings required. Just a skillet. Breakfast forever changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 8-10 muffins.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3 cups (375g) bread flour or all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup (240ml) warm milk (110\u00b0F \/ 45\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup (60ml) warm water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cornmeal for dusting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Make Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, warm water, and melted butter. Mix into a sticky dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth (dough will be soft). Cover and rise 1-2 hours until doubled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface. Roll to \u00bd-inch thickness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cut into 3-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass. Re-roll scraps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sprinkle a baking sheet generously with cornmeal. Place muffins on sheet. Sprinkle tops with more cornmeal. Cover and rise 45-60 minutes until puffy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Cook (Not Bake)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat (no oil needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carefully transfer muffins to the skillet. Cook 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 200\u00b0F \/ 93\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Muffins will puff up as they cook. If browning too fast, reduce heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Cool & Toast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Cool on a wire rack. To serve, split with a fork (don’t cut \u2014 fork preserves nooks and crannies). Toast until golden. Butter generously. Add jam, eggs, or make a breakfast sandwich.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 20 min + rises | Cook Time:<\/strong> 20 min | Total:<\/strong> 40 min + rises<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Counter (airtight):<\/strong> 5 days. Freezer:<\/strong> 3 months. Split with a fork before freezing. Toast frozen muffins directly \u2014 no thawing needed. Never refrigerate (dries out).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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