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Sourdough English Muffins


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 6 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious homemade sourdough English muffins that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.


Ingredients

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  • 100 grams active sourdough starter
  • 240 grams warm whole milk
  • 25 grams honey
  • 28 grams unsalted butter (softened)
  • 300 grams all-purpose flour
  • 6 grams fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal (for dusting)
  • Oil or butter (for the skillet)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the starter, milk, honey, and butter until mostly smooth.
  2. Add the flour and salt.
  3. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Rest the dough for 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes, until smoother.
  6. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 4 to 8 hours.
  7. Sprinkle in the baking soda and knead gently until fully worked in.
  8. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels very sticky.
  9. Roll the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness on a cornmeal-dusted surface.
  10. Cut rounds with a 3-inch cutter.
  11. Place rounds on a cornmeal-dusted tray and rest for 30 to 45 minutes.
  12. Heat a skillet over low heat and lightly grease it.
  13. Cook muffins for about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  14. If needed, finish them in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
  15. Cool before splitting with a fork.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh active sourdough starter.
  • Allow the muffins to cool completely before cutting to maintain their shape.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3 grams
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 5 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 22 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg