Homemade English Muffins

Ingredients

• ½ cup Milk
• ¾ cup Water (warm)
• 1 tsp Honey (or sugar; to taste)
• 1 tsp Yeast (instant)
• 2 tbsp Butter (melted)
• 2¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Table Salt
• 1 Cornmeal (for dusting)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, honey (or sugar), and yeast.

2. 2

   Add melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

3. 3

   Knead for 5–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise about 1 hour or until doubled.

5. 5

   Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll into balls and flatten slightly into thick discs.

6. 6

   Place on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet and sprinkle tops with cornmeal.

7. 7

   Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes.

8. 8

   Cook on a skillet or griddle over low–medium low heat for 6–8 minutes per side, covered, until golden and cooked through.

9. 9

   Let cool completely, then split with a fork for classic nooks and crannies.