Recipe for making English muffins at home

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Recipe for making English muffins at home

English muffins are a classic breakfast bread that are delicious served with butter and jam or used as the base for eggs benedict. A simple and easy recipe.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups warm milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk and melted butter.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Use a round cookie cutter or drinking glass to cut the dough into circles.
Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal and place the circles of dough onto the sheet.
Cover the dough circles with a towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place the muffins onto the skillet or griddle and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the muffins from the skillet or griddle and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.