Step #1 In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water.
Step #2 Add the sugar, salt & dry milk & bland.
Step #3 Add half the flour & whisk for 1 min.
Step #4 Set the mixture aside for 1 hr, or until the sponge falls back on itself.
Step #5 Beat in the oil.
Step #6 Add the remaining flour & mix well.
Step #7 Add extra flour if necessary to make a fairly stiff dough.
Step #8 With floured hands cut out about 20 four-oz pieces of dough and form them into 3-inch patties.
Step #9 Place the patties on a greased cookie sheet & let rise about half & hr, or until they are doubled in bulk.
Step #10 Preheat griddle to 325F to 350 F & cook approximately 7 mins per side.
Step #11 For Cinnamon-Raisin English Muffins: Add 1 tbs.
Step #12 cinnamon & 1 c raisins with the remaining flour.
Step #13 For whole wheat English muffins: Substitute "crunchy whole wheat flour mix" for white flour: : 2 c whole wheat flour : 2 c cracked wheat flour : 4 c unbleached white flour.