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A stack of golden-brown, homemade English muffin bread rounds, pan-fried to perfection with crisp edges and soft, airy interiors, served on a white plate with syrup drizzling down the sides.

Homemade English Muffin Recipe

Soft, chewy homemade English muffins with perfect nooks and crannies—easy to make, freezer-friendly, and way better than store-bought!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, British-Inspired
Keyword: English muffin origin, English muffin recipe, Quick English muffin recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time (overnight): 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 English muffins
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 1 Wooden spoon or dough whisk
  • 1 Kitchen scale (optional but helpful)
  • 1 Griddle or large skillet
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1¼ cups whole milk warm about 100–110°F
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2¼ teaspoon active dry yeast one packet
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1 tablespoon water , optional for extra nooks
  • cornmeal for dusting griddle/pan

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Stir in melted butter, salt, and flour. Mix until sticky dough forms.
  • Cover and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour. Then refrigerate overnight.
  • Turn out dough, gently deflate, and shape into 12 equal rounds.
  • Sprinkle cornmeal on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place dough rounds on it and rest 30 mins.
  • Heat griddle or skillet over medium-low. Cook muffins 5–7 minutes per side until golden.
  • Finish muffins in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 minutes. Cool before splitting.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg