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Easy English Muffins

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How to make English muffins, a simple recipe
Freya
5 from 2 votes
Prep 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy Bottomed frying pan or griddle

Ingredients

  • 550 g Plain Flour - white, extra strong
  • 5 g Instant yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 340 ml Warm water - not boiling
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • Semolina - for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Place the warm water, yeast and sugar into a small bowl or jug and let activate, just for a couple of minutes
  • Meanwhile, sieve the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  • Once the yeast has started to activate a little, pour this into the flour and, using a wooden spoon, mix until you have a raggy dough.
  • Turn out the dough onto a clean work surface or chopping board, and lightly flour your hands.
  • Knead the dough for 10 minutes or until soft and silky.
  • Place dough back into the bowl, drizzle with a little flavourless oil, cover and leave to rise for a couple of hours in a warm-ish spot.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size (maybe a couple of hours), punch the dough down to release the air bubbles, and then turn out onto the work surface.
  • Roughly shape into flattish circle and divide into 8 portions.
  • Roll each portion into a neat ball, tucking the edges underneath to get a smooth finish, then gently press down so that they are about 3cm high.
  • Place on a baking sheet and dust with semolina. Cover and leave to rise until doubled in size again.
  • Once doubled, heat a flat-bottomed frying pan or griddle to medium-high temperature and place as many muffins on as you can without them touching each other. I could get about 3-4. Cook for 1 minute before turning over gently.
  • Then cook for another 15 minutes, turning every couple of minutes to ensure even browning and cooking throughout.
  • Once cooked, place to cool on a cooling rack. They are delicious served hot, split and spread with butter and your favourite jam, but once cold, they are better toasted.

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts
Easy English Muffins
Amount per Serving
Calories
254
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Sodium
 
292
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
80
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin C
 
0.001
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.