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Get to know the best English muffins you don't need to bake
The English muffin is a type of dish that is usually eaten at breakfast and for which, fortunately, it is not necessary to use the oven. This is because it can be easily cooked in the pan.
Next, we will explain how to make this classic recipe, and best of all, it is not necessary to use too many ingredients.
English muffin ingredients
260 grams of wheat flour.
180 milliliters of milk.
5 grams of salt.
10 grams of sugar.
15 grams of butter.
9 grams of fresh yeast or 3 grams of dry yeast.
Cornmeal, amount needed to sprinkle on muffins.
Steps for making the English muffin
Note: We will divide the process into several parts to make it easier to explain.
Preparation of the dough
The first thing you must do is activate the yeast and for this, you must add the yeast in a glass of milk, previously boiled and cooled to 40º C.
To the milk, add a tablespoon of sugar, followed by the yeast and stir well to integrate. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes or until the yeast is activated. You will know that it has been activated when you see foam on the surface.
Pour the prepared milk into a large container and then sift the flour, dropping it into the bowl with the milk.
Add the salt and begin to stir with the help of a trowel to integrate all the ingredients.
Once you have a dough, cover the container and let it rest for 20 minutes so that the flour particles are properly moistened, and the dough is softer to work.
After 20 minutes, place the dough on the table and knead until you get a smooth and elastic dough.
After 3 minutes of kneading, add 15 grams of unsalted butter and continue kneading to integrate it. With 8 minutes of kneading it will be enough for it to become smooth and soft. If you knead it in a machine, ideally it should be 8 minutes at medium speed.
Spread oil in a bowl and place the dough inside. Close the container and let the dough rise doubling. This may take about an hour.
Making the muffins
Once the dough has doubled in size, turn it over on the table and knead for a few more minutes to deflate.
Sprinkle the work table with flour and place the dough on top. Let the dough rest for 5 more minutes to relax.
Roll out the dough in a circle, until it is about a centimeter thick. To do this, the ideal is that you do it with the help of a roller.
With the help of a cutter, or with a glass of 10 centimeters in diameter, cut the buns.
Roll the remaining dough into a ball and let it rest to relax before using it again.
Meanwhile, sprinkle some cornmeal on a flat surface (this could be a wooden board or tray) and place the muffins there.
Roll out the remaining dough again and cut the buns again. Later, place the new ones with the rest.
Sprinkle the muffins with a little more cornmeal.
Cover the muffins with plastic wrap and let them sit for just a little while, without doubling. 20 to 25 minutes will suffice.
Baking the muffins
Place a skillet over medium low heat and wait for it to heat up for 6 to 8 minutes.
Place the muffins on the skillet, cover, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side. If you notice that your cooking is a bit slow, you should wait a little longer, while if it is a bit fast, you should wait 5 minutes, ideally they should be browned on each side.
When you notice that the buns are golden brown on both sides, it will be time to remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
When the muffins are at a comfortable temperature, serve and enjoy.
If you're eating them after they've cooled, it's best to warm them up a bit in the pan before serving.
What to fill the English muffin with?
This is a kind of muffin that can be consumed with practically any filling. However, some recommendations for an authentic English dining experience are as follows:
Fill your muffin with the jelly or jam of your choice. A good option is raspberry, strawberry or strawberry jam.
For a simpler muffin, you can simply butter it.
If you want a more complete breakfast, you can fill with bacon or bacon, or if you prefer with scrambled eggs.
If you want to keep the muffin simple, but nutritious, you can simply spread peanut butter and enjoy while it's still hot.
One of the best ways to fill it is by combining the peanut butter and the jam or jelly of your choice.
In some more austere parts of England, eat these cream cheese filled muffins, or some other of your choice.
Another good option is to combine the cold cuts ham with the cheese of your choice and eat it while the muffin is still steaming.
If you like, you can also fill with the sauce or dressing of your choice.
Conclusions of the English muffin
The English muffin is a delicious type of dish that is perfect for a nutritious, complete and balanced breakfast. In addition, these are fluffy and golden, so they can be perfect even to prepare and store for breakfast the next day.
It is for all this that we urge you to try to make this recipe at home and surprise your family with this delicious and nutritious breakfast. Also, you can share this recipe on your social networks, so that your friends who love cooking know it.
