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English Muffins Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsps sugar
  • 3 1/2 c all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 c warm water (100° to 110°)
  • 1 c 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1 1/4 tsps salt
  •  Cooking spray
  • 3 tbsps vegetable oil
  • 1 package dry yeast

Directions
  • Step #1 Cook milk in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil).
  • Step #2 Remove from heat.
  • Step #3 Pour milk into a large bowl.
  • Step #4 Stir in oil, sugar, & salt.
  • Step #5 Cool to about 90°.
  • Step #6 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let this stand 5 mins.
  • Step #7 Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
  • Step #8 Add yeast mixture, 3 c flour, & egg to milk mixture.
  • Step #9 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Step #10 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 10 mins); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
  • Step #11 Place dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
  • Step #12 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 mins or until doubled in size.
  • Step #13 (Press two fingers into dough.
  • Step #14 If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.
  • Step #15 ) Punch dough down.
  • Step #16 Divide in half.
  • Step #17 Working with one portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), roll each portion to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Step #18 Let dough rest about 5 mins.
  • Step #19 Cut with a 4-inch biscuit cutter into 8 muffins.
  • Step #20 Place muffins on a large baking sheet.
  • Step #21 Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
  • Step #22 Cover up & let rise 30 mins or until doubled in size.
  • Step #23 Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Step #24 Bake at 350° for 7 mins.
  • Step #25 Turn muffins over; bake an extra 7 mins or until lightly browned.
  • Step #26 Cool.
  • Enjoy the English Muffins recipe

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