How to Make Delicious Homemade English Muffins

Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own homemade English muffins with this easy recipe. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or brunch and can be customized with your favorite toppings. With a crispy exterior and soft interior, they are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Cornmeal for dusting

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, melted butter, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
4. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
6. Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut out circles using a biscuit cutter.
7. Dust the circles with cornmeal and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
8. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the muffins for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
9. Let the muffins cool before splitting and toasting.
10. Enjoy with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings!

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