Here’s the classic tried-and-true recipe 👇
🍞 Homemade English Muffins
(Makes about 10–12 muffins)
Ingredients
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1 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
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¼ cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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Cornmeal or semolina (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Activate the yeast
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Warm the water and stir in the yeast and sugar.
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Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
2. Heat the milk mixture
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In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter together until the butter melts.
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Let it cool until it’s warm (not hot) to the touch.
3. Make the dough
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In a large bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast mixture, salt, and 2 cups of flour.
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Stir until a sticky dough forms.
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Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, a little at a time, until the dough is soft but not sticky.
4. Knead
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Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Shape
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Punch down dough and roll out to about ½ inch thick.
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Cut into 3-inch circles using a biscuit cutter or glass.
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Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal and place rounds on top.
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Dust the tops lightly with more cornmeal.
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Cover and let rise for another 30–40 minutes.
6. Cook on stovetop
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Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat (325°F if using an electric griddle).
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Lightly grease with butter or oil.
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Cook muffins for 6–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
If they brown too fast, lower the heat so the centers cook fully.
7. Cool & serve
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Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.
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Use a fork (not a knife!) to split open — this keeps the lovely nooks and crannies intact.
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Toast and enjoy with butter, jam, or eggs Benedict! 🍳
💡 Tips
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You can also bake them at 350°F for 10 minutes after stovetop cooking if you want a slightly firmer crust.
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Store at room temp up to 3 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
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Great for breakfast sandwiches — just toast and fill with egg, cheese, and bacon!
Would you like a whole wheat or sourdough English muffin version next?
