English Muffins #2

SamiBTX's Note:

These are an easier way to make English Muffins that uses a dough instead of a thick batter which is easier to handle. It may all depend on your cooking expertise & quality of your equiptment as to which muffins turn out better, these muffins may be more suited for an amateur, but try both of the muffin recipes that I've posted & decide for yourself!

• Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 3 hrs
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 muffins

• 3 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (one packet's worth)
• ¼ cup lukewarm water
• ¾ cup milk (whole, skim, soy, rice, any will do)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Add yeast to water & let sit for a few minutes. Meanwhile, scald milk & add the salt & butter & stir. Cool to lukewarm.
2. Stir the yeast & add to the lukewarm milk mixture & slowly beat into 2 cups of the flour, mix until smooth, cover & let rise for one hour. After rising, beat in the remaining one cup of flour & knead on a lightly floured cutting board until smooth. Cover & let rise until doubled in bulk.
3. Roll dough into about 12 inch (2 cm) thickness & using either 3 or 4 inch round cutters cut out dough & re-knead roll & cut the remaining dough until all dough is used. Cover the muffins until doubled in bulk (for best results, let rise for another hour).
4. You can sprinkle the muffins with cornmeal if you wish. Place risen muffins on a lightly greased pan & cook for 7-10 minutes on each side or until each side is browned & the tops are hardened.
5. It is best to let the muffins cool first before splitting & eating them, as the centers will still be gooey in texture.
6. You may split the cooled muffins with a fork or with a knife & toast the inside of the muffin. Store in an airtight bag or wrap each one in plastic wrap & store in the fridge.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I've never made English muffins before this, but was eager enough to take on the challenge ~ As much as I enjoy muffins from the store, these are by far the most satisfying! VERY, VERY NICE! Homemade & with a bit of homemade jam ~ WONDERFUL! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in the current Pick A Chef]