Quick Homemade English Muffins
Quick Homemade English Muffins deliver a tender, nooks-and-crannies crumb with a lightly crisp, golden exterior from a touch of clarified butter. They taste mildly yeasty and buttery, perfect for breakfast sandwiches or an afternoon snack with jam. Serve warm from the griddle or toasted for an extra-crunchy bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Homemade English Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup water, and the yeast in a large bowl until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 3/4 cups flour, the remaining 1/4 cup water, the egg white, oil, and salt until well mixed; the dough will be very wet and sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, place it in a warm spot, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
- 2
Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper; generously sprinkle with cornmeal. Set aside.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface; work in just enough flour until it is manageable, about 1 minute. Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces; shape each into a seamless ball, adding a pinch of flour as needed to keep it from sticking to the work surface. Flatten the dough balls into thick disks; place them on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside to rise until doubled in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 4
Heat about 2 tablespoons clarified butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Gently move the muffin disks to the skillet in batches to avoid crowding; brown on both sides for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep flipping until the muffins are evenly browned and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes more per side. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely (this is essential because you can't split muffins unless they are cool). Repeat with the remaining clarified butter and muffin disks.
- 5
Split the cooled muffins with a fork, inserting the tines all around the edges so both halves pull apart cleanly. Toast and serve with jam.
- Calories 271.33 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 5.28 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 36.49 g 13%
- Total Fat 10.75 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.14 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.13 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 23.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.48 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.37 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 1.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 17.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 77.06 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Quick Homemade English Muffins is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Cornmeal, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 271.33 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Homemade English Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Cornmeal, Egg Whites, Ghee. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Homemade English Muffins?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 271.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Homemade English Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quick Homemade English Muffins healthy?
- Quick Homemade English Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 271.33 calories and 5.28 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.14 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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