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Fluffy English Muffins Recipe Easy Homemade Bread with Buttery Nooks

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These homemade English muffins are soft, pillowy, and packed with buttery nooks and crannies. Perfect for cozy breakfasts, brunches, or as a comforting snack, they come together easily and deliver bakery-style flavor right from your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (7g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (8g)
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk, warm (300ml)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (42g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Cornmeal, for dusting
  • Butter or neutral oil, for greasing griddle/pan

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing with a wooden spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until elastic and smooth.
  5. Place dough back in the bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  6. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls, then flatten into 3-inch rounds. Place on the cornmeal-dusted sheet and dust tops lightly.
  7. Cover muffins and let rest for 20-30 minutes for a second rise.
  8. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low and lightly grease. Cook muffins for 7-8 minutes per side, flipping gently, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  9. Let muffins cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Split with a fork to reveal nooks and crannies.

Notes

For best results, let the dough rise fully and use fork-splitting for classic nooks and crannies. You can substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk for dairy-free, and use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free muffins. Muffins freeze well and can be reheated in a toaster or oven. Over-kneading can toughen the dough, so knead just until smooth.

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Keywords: English muffins, homemade bread, breakfast, brunch, nooks and crannies, easy bread, yeast bread, fluffy muffins

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