How to Make English Muffins
Soft, delicious and ready to toast. I'll show you how to make English muffins on a griddle. They cook quickly and are easy to freeze for easy breakfasts!
Servings: 12
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 cup all purpose flour or wheat flour
- ¼ cup shortening
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cornmeal
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until it proofs.
- Stir in flour, shortening, honey and salt until water is absorbed and dough cleans the side of the bowl.
- Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead lightly until easy to handle.
- Roll ¼ -½" thick, adding flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Cut into 3 ½" circles using a cookie cutter.
- Sprinkle ungreased baking sheet with cornmeal and place circles 1" apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle tops with cornmeal.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Dough should be light and slightly puffed (it will not double).
- Heat ungreased electric griddle to 375 degrees.
- Cook circles until deep brown, about 5 minutes on each side; cool. (Griddle heat may vary)
- Split with fork to serve. Toast and spread with butter or jam.
Video
Notes
If you'd like thicker English muffins you can roll the dough out to ½ - ¾" thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal
