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Homemade English Muffins

Homemade English Muffins deliver a tender, chewy bite with plenty of nooks and crannies that toast up beautifully. A touch of butter, milk, and a hint of sweetness create a balanced flavor, perfect for breakfast sandwiches or slathering with jam. Ideal for a weekend bake when you want bakery-style texture at home.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves16
  • DifficultyMedium
Homemade English Muffins
  1. 1

    Put the flour in a large bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on one side of the flour and the salt on the other. Add the milk, sugar, butter, and egg; stir to form a soft dough.

  2. 2

    Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until it is soft, smooth, and stretchy, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Place the dough in a large oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Deflate the dough; divide it into 16 pieces. Press each piece into English muffin rings; sprinkle semolina on both sides. Let rest for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Preheat a griddle to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) or heat a heavy skillet over low heat. Cook the muffins on the preheated griddle or skillet until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads 200 F (93 degrees C), 7 to 10 minutes per side.