English Muffins: Gourmet Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon active-dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• Cornmeal, for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. Add warm milk and melted butter to the bowl and stir until the dough forms a ball.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10-12 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough, and then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Roll the dough out into a 1/2-inch thick sheet.
7. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out the muffins and place them on a baking sheet that’s been dusted with cornmeal.
8. Cover the muffins with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
10. Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat.
11. Cook the muffins for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown.
12. Remove the muffins from the pan and place them on a baking sheet.
13. Bake the muffins for 5-7 minutes to finish cooking them through.
14. Remove the English muffins from the oven and let them cool before serving.

Verdict:

These homemade English muffins are a game-changer. The fluffy, pillowy texture combined with the subtle sweetness makes these muffins irresistibly delicious. Never again will you want to buy store-bought muffins once you have tasted these!

Serving Suggestions:

These English muffins are perfect for breakfast sandwiches, toasted with a smear of jam or butter for a sweet treat, or as the base for eggs benedict.