Master the art of making the fluffiest English muffins

Discover the secrets to creating the fluffiest English muffins with this step-by-step recipe. These muffins are light and airy with a slightly crisp exterior, ideal for your morning breakfast or as a base for delicious sandwiches. By following this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to achieve that perfect texture and depth of flavor that only homemade English muffins can provide.

Why you will love it

The joy of biting into a perfectly toasted homemade English muffin while remaining soft and fluffy inside is unmatched. This recipe uses a combination of heat from milk and water to activate the yeast, providing a rise that makes these muffins wonderfully fluffy. The process of shaping by hand and cooking in a pan adds a personal touch that can't be replicated with store-bought versions.

Perfect opportunity

English muffins are a versatile option for any meal of the day. Serve them toasted with butter and jam for a comforting breakfast, use them as the base for eggs Benedict for brunch, or load them up with your favorite sandwich ingredients for a satisfying lunch.

Decorating Tips

Although English muffins generally don't require much decoration, you can improve their appearance and texture by sprinkling them with cornmeal or semolina before baking. This not only prevents sticking, but also adds a delicious crunch.

• Ingredients:
  • 350 g flour
  • 8 g active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 25 g of sugar
  • 200 g of lukewarm milk
  • 100 g of lukewarm water
  • 42 g melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • Corn or semolina flour, for dusting
• Instructions:
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, warm milk, yeast and sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it begins to bubble.
  2. Add the flour, salt, melted butter and egg to the bowl. Attach the paddle attachment (not the dough hook) and mix on medium speed for 5 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and sticky.
  3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Flatten it gently with your hands, being careful not to press too hard so that the muffins are not too thin.
  5. Use a cup or cookie cutter to cut out the muffins. Transfer them to a platter sprinkled with cornmeal or semolina.
  6. Gather the scraps, knead lightly, flatten and cut again. Repeat until all the dough is used.
  7. Let the shaped muffins rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat a skillet over low to medium heat. Sprinkle a little corn flour or semolina into the pan.
  9. Place the muffins in the pan, making sure there is enough room to turn them. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and soft.
  10. Remove the cooked muffins and let them cool. Continue with the remaining batches.
  11. Enjoy them fresh or store them in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

This recipe promises to make your kitchen the perfect place for the fluffiest, most delicious English muffins you've ever tasted. Enjoy the process and delicious results!