How To Make English Muffins At Home
# How To Make English Muffins At Home
## Introduction
Did you know that cooking muffins is so easy you can cook it blindfolded, backwards or even upside down? For those that don’t know, English muffins are just the regular enriched bread roll dough cooked in a dry skillet. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of making delicious English muffins at home.
## Ingredients
To make these English muffins, you will need seven simple ingredients:
– Flour
– Yeast (dry or fresh)
– Sugar
– Salt
– Warm water
– Milk
– Butter
## Instructions
1. Start by combining warm water and warm milk in a bowl. Add yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix until well combined and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
2. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, mix flour with the wet yeasty liquid. Mix until fully absorbed and continue mixing for 5 minutes.
3. Add room temperature butter piece by piece and blend for another 5 minutes until fully incorporated.
4. Shape the dough into a smooth round ball and let it rest and double in size for about 2 hours.
5. Divide the dough into equal pieces, shape them, and let them rest for 5 minutes.
6. Shape the dough balls into smooth round pieces and let them proof until fluffy and jiggly.
7. Cook the dough balls in a skillet on low heat, flipping them carefully until they are cooked through.
8. Once cooked, toast the English muffins in butter and serve with your favorite toppings.
## Serving
English muffins are best enjoyed toasted with butter and your favorite toppings such as marmalade or maple syrup. You can also try cutting them open with a fork for the perfect crumb inside.
## Conclusion
Making English muffins at home is a simple and satisfying process that will surely impress your friends and family. So grab your skillet, butter, and paper towel, and start cooking these delicious English muffins today. Enjoy!
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