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English Muffins From Scratch

Soft and Buttery English Muffins From Scratch You'll Love

Discover the easy way to make English Muffins From Scratch with this delightful recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 54 minutes
Servings: 6 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Milk whole or skim
  • 2 teaspoons Active Yeast or instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Ground Salt avoid coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar honey or maple syrup as substitute
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 590 grams All-Purpose Flour weighed for accuracy
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for greasing
  • cornmeal to sprinkle for preventing sticking

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Griddle
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine lukewarm milk and active yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add softened unsalted butter, fine ground salt, sugar, and a large egg to the bowl. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour on low speed.
  3. Transfer the mixed dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for approximately 2 hours.
  4. Gently punch down the dough and pinch off about 2 ounces of dough each. Roll them into balls and rest on cornmeal-dusted surface for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat a griddle to medium-low heat. Cook dough balls for 10-12 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Remove from griddle and allow to cool completely on a cooling rack before separating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your milk is lukewarm to properly activate the yeast. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for longer freshness.

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