Easy Homemade English Muffins Recipe

Directions

• Combine water and milk and heat to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (in the microwave or in a small saucepan). Don’t heat it up any hotter than 110 degrees.
• Add the yeast and sugar to the water/milk mixture and gently stir. Set aside for 5-10 minutes so the yeast can bloom.
• Melt the butter to a liquid state, and then let it cool slightly. It should be melted, but not screaming hot. Then stir the melted butter and 1 egg into the water/milk/yeast mixture.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the salt and all-purpose flour. Using the paddle mixing attachment, turn the mixer on to the lowest speed. Gradually pour the liquid mixture into the bowl. Once the wet looks somewhat mixed into the dry, increase the speed of the mixer to medium and continue mixing for 6-8 more minutes.
• Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to slowly rise for 12-18 hours.
• Remove the bowl of dough from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter at room temperature for 45 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface. Then sprinkle some extra flour over top of the dough. Gently press the dough into a large, flat disc that is about1/2 inch thick.
• Using an approximately 3-inch diameter cookie cutter, cut out the English muffins. Be sure to dust the cookie cutter with more flour between each cut. As each muffin is cut out, gently transfer them to a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper and also dusted with flour or cornmeal.
• Heat up a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Gently place 3 or 4 muffins into the skillet and immediately cover the pan with a lid. Let them cook for 6-7 minutes, and then carefully check the bottom of one of the muffins. If it has begun to turn a golden brown color, it’s time to turn them. Gently flip each muffin, and place the lid back on the pan. Cook about another 3-5 minutes, and then check the bottoms. If they look golden brown, they’re done cooking.
• Remove the muffins and place on a wire rack to cool. Then enjoy them as-is, or cut them in half and put in the toaster.