Simple Homemade English Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for rolling
• 0.75 cup warm water, divided
• 1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast, divided
• 1 egg white
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal, or as needed
• 0.25 cup clarified butter (ghee)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup flour, ½ cup water, and yeast until foamy, approximately 10 minutes. Incorporate the remaining 1 ¾ cups flour, ¼ cup water, egg white, oil, and salt until thoroughly combined; the dough will be quite wet and sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, place in a warm area, and allow to rise until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
2. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper; sprinkle generously with cornmeal. Set aside.
3. Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface; knead in just enough flour until the dough is easy to handle, about 1 minute. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces; shape each piece into a smooth ball, using a pinch of flour to prevent sticking. Flatten the dough balls into thick disks; place them on the prepared baking sheet. Let them rise until they have doubled in size, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
4. Warm approximately 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Gently place the muffin disks in the skillet, working in batches to avoid overcrowding; brown on both sides for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Continue flipping until the muffins are evenly browned and fully cooked, about 7 to 8 minutes more on each side. Move the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely (this is essential for splitting them properly). Repeat with the remaining clarified butter and muffin disks.
5. Once cooled, split the muffins with a fork by inserting the tines around the edges, allowing both sides to be pulled apart easily. Toast and serve with your favorite jam.

Nutrition

• Calories: 256 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 0 g
• Sodium Content: 332 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 22 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g