This homemade English muffin recipe is so easy to make and costs just pennies to make. Best of all, you know exactly what is in them!
I absolutely love English muffins...give me an English muffin and a poached egg for breakfast and I am one happy gal!
For some reason, I had it in my head that making homemade English muffins would be a big pain in the butt. I don't know why I thought that, but I just did. But then I stumbled upon this recipe and decided to try making them myself - and I will never buy them again (well - maybe when Giant puts them on sale Buy 1 Get 2 Free, as they do a few times per year.
This is just a plain english muffin recipe, but you can easily add some cinnamon and raisins if you like those varieties or experiment with different types of flour.
I usually make a triple batch of these and freeze them. They are perfect for when I am making my freezer breakfast egg sandwiches or just toasted with some jam.
I like to make these on my 2-burner griddle, because I can usually fit about 6 of them on at a time, but you can easily use a regular no-stick skillet!
This was a VERY easy recipe that was less than ½ the price of buying them in the store. Give it a try (and let me know how it goes for you!
Scroll down for my English Muffin recipe!
How To Make Homemade English Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 .25 ounce package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
- ¼ cup melted shortening or butter
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cormeal for dusting
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm.
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add honey and gently mix. Let stand for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and creamy..
- In a large bowl, combine the milk, yeast mixture, shortening and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth.
- Add salt and the rest of the flour, or until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough out on to a lightly floured cutting board and knead for a about a minute.
- Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise.
- Punch down dough and roll out to about ⅜″ thick. Using a large biscuit cutter, cut dough in to rounds.
- Dust parchment paper with cornmeal and set the rounds on it to rise. Dust tops of rounds with cornmeal
- Cover and let rise 45 minutes to an hour.
- Heat a lightly-greased griddle. Cook muffins on griddle on top of stove over medium heat for about 10 minutes on each side
- To use, split and toast.
kimmiep621
oh man did you have to post this? lol that is one of my weakness's now i have to add yeast to my shopping list for tomorrow mmmmmmm
thanks
Mindi
You're welcome? 😉
They're delicious! My husband even grabbed a bunch last night and made wonderful mini-pizzas for he & the kids last night!
Jennifer Y.
Wow, I am super impressed!! I am a baker, but there are some things that I'm too afraid to try. I know it's dumb, but I made homemade cinnamon rolls for the first time just last year. I think I am afraid of the yeast products--lol.
This looks really interesting! I may just have to break out of my comfort zone and try them.
Mindi
I used to be afraid of yeast breads too...mainly because it never seemed to turn out right.
But a Kitchen Aid with a dough hook makes it so easy!
Heidi @ GGIP
Let us know if you find you have perfected the recipe. Sounds wonderful!
yanjiaren
Oh I wish I could eat some now. I miss England already lol. I am in Canada visiting my Fiance. I hope we can get married soon.
Darla
Hrmmm, I have a kitchenaid with a dough hook....I could try this.
jenn
thanks so much for sharing this. i never buy english muffins because of the cost and for the most part, i do not purchase bread. for the past 6 months i have been on a quest to make all of our bread myself. having a bread machine helps out a great deal.
these sound so easy and i know i am not the only one in this house who loves them :O)
Daisy
Just so I am clear - NOT having a Kitchenaid at all, much less with a dough hook, combined with being culinarily challenged would preclude me from trying this recipe - yes??
Mindi
Sorry - the dough hook just makes the kneading process easier......
Our ancesters didn't have Kitchen Aids and still managed to make yeast breads.....you can too!
😉
Carrie
I make baked goods frequently even though I no longer have a working Kitchen Aid Mixer. I find kneading the dough to be very relaxing and soothing.
Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter
Oh, I so agree.. English muffins are the best breakfast with poached eggs! Homemade is even better!
Maria
These look fantastic! I've been wanting to make homemade English Muffins for the longest time.... I will have to try them sometime soon! Yours look amazing!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups
This is fantastic! English muffins are the best, but I agree with you, the price catches up with me fast! Plus, it's awesome to be able to know exactly what is in the foods I feed my family...I can't wait to try out your recipe--looks delicious! 🙂
Marsha
I've got this pinned! I'll most likely try them this weekend. I saw you on the Freedom Friday Linky Party. Thank you!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
Great English muffin recipe, Mindi! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!
jessica matier (@AW2SL)
These look awesome! Thanks for linking up to the Project Parade!
Dini @ Giramuk's Kitchen
I love English Muffins and was so excited to see this post! I have tried making this once before and failed, so I can't wait to give this a go 😀 Thank you for sharing!