English Muffins Recipe: Chewy and Comforting
Classic English Muffins with chewy, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- ¼ cup water warmed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup cornmeal for dusting
- Optional: Butter jam
- Suggested Pairings: Coffee orange juice
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast; let sit 5–10 min until foamy.
- Mix flour, salt, butter, and yeast mixture; knead 5–10 min.
- Taste and adjust dough seasoning.
- Let dough rise 1–1.5 hours; cut into 12 rounds, rise 30–45 min.
- Cook in a skillet 8–10 min per side.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with butter, jam, coffee, and juice.
Notes
- Use cornmeal for texture.
- Store at room temperature for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try a vegan or sourdough variation.
- Pair with eggs.