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Homemade English Muffins

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Fluffy, Chewy Muffins with Golden Crusts and Signature Nooks and Crannies—Perfect for Toasting and Topping

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8–10 muffins

Ingredients

For the Dough:

3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)

1 tbsp sugar

1½ tsp salt

1 tbsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm milk (110°F)

¼ cup warm water (110°F)

2 tbsp butter, melted

For Cooking:

¼ cup cornmeal (for dusting)

Butter or oil (for greasing the skillet)

Optional Add-ins:

½ tsp cinnamon and ¼ cup raisins

¼ cup whole wheat flour (replace part of all-purpose)

Instructions

Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Knead: Knead on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes or use a mixer for 5 minutes until elastic.

Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

Shape: Punch down dough. Divide into 8–10 pieces, shape into balls, and flatten to ½-inch discs. Place on a cornmeal-dusted sheet, sprinkle more cornmeal on top, cover, and rest for 20–30 minutes.

Cook: Heat a greased skillet over medium-low. Cook muffins 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Cool & Serve: Cool on a wire rack. Fork-split to reveal nooks and crannies. Toast and enjoy.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Rising Time:: 90 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast