english muffins

How To Make english muffins

• Step 1
  In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the yeast, milk, and honey. Stir and let it proof for 7 to 8 minutes or until the mixture is foamy and bubbly.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, combine the flour and salt. Whisk well and set aside.
• Step 3
  Add the melted butter and egg to the yeast mixture. Using the paddle attachment, process on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute.
• Step 4
  Add dry ingredients and process on low speed until just combined before increasing to medium speed. Mix for 7 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
• Step 5
  Transfer the dough to a bowl that has been generously oiled, cover and let it rise in a draft-free area until it doubles in size, about 2 hours.
• Step 6
  Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge for 8 to 18 hours.
• Step 7
  Later or the next day, line a large baking sheet with either a silicon mat or parchment paper. Sprinkle on the cornmeal evenly and set aside.
• Step 8
  Remove the dough from the fridge and drop it onto a well-floured work surface.
• Step 9
  With floured hands, spread the dough out and down to about ½-inch thick. Using a 3-inch round cutter, dip it in flour and cut the dough into rounds. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until there’s 12 muffins.
• Step 10
  Sprinkle the top with cornmeal and cover with a clean dish towel. Let it proof for 30 minutes.
• Step 11
  While proofing, heat up a large skillet or cast iron (griddle is another option) over medium heat.
• Step 12
  When the pan is heated and proofing is done, sprinkle lightly with cornmeal and, working in batches, place 3 to 4 muffins in, leaving about 2-inches in between. Cover with a lid and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Step 13
  Flip them, cover and cook for 7 minutes or until golden and the internal temperature reaches 200ºF.
• Step 14
  Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Step 15
  Discard the cooked cornmeal from the pan and lightly sprinkle in fresh. Cook the remaining ones in batches, repeating the same steps.
• Step 16
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