English Muffins

This English muffin recipe uses pantry staples to make delicious homemade English muffins that are soft and chewy with lots of nooks and crannies.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 0.25 cup melted shortening
• 0.25 cup cornmeal, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Warm milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved and let cool until lukewarm.

Step 2

Mix together warm water and yeast in a small bowl; let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Combine milk mixture, yeast mixture, 3 cups flour, and shortening in a large bowl; beat until smooth. Mix in salt and remaining 3 cups flour; knead until a soft dough forms. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Heat a greased griddle over medium heat.

Step 5

Gather all ingredients.

Step 6

Punch down dough. Roll on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut rounds with a biscuit cutter, drinking glass, or empty tuna can.

Step 7

Sprinkle cornmeal on waxed paper and place dough rounds on top. Dust tops with cornmeal, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Cook muffins on griddle until lightly browned, about 10 minutes per side. Split and toast as desired. Enjoy!