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The Best English Muffins

These homemade English muffins are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for breakfast or any time of day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with spelt or oat flour.
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk Warm milk to activate the yeast.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast Make sure yeast is fresh and active.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
Dusting
  • Cornmeal For dusting the surface.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt. Stir well to blend the ingredients evenly.
  3. Once the yeast is activated, pour it into the dry mixture along with the melted butter. Stir until the mixture forms a dough.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  6. After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a surface dusted with cornmeal. Roll out to about 1-inch thick and cut out circles using a round cutter.
  7. Place the cut muffins on a lightly cornmeal-dusted tray. Cover and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the muffins for about 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  9. Once cooked, let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to a month.