Homemade English Muffins

The one thing I have always wanted to try to make was English muffins. I don’t know why, but they are so darn expensive. I finally whipped up a batch and I am pleasantly surprised at how easy they are to make. This homemade English muffin recipe is definitely a money saver.

The best part, this English muffins recipe freezes great. You can cook a huge batch and then freeze them. That way you can reheat only the ones you actually need. If you love making homemade bread then you will like – Peanut Butter Bread, Brown Sugar Banana Bread or Indian Fry Bread Recipe.

Why We Love Homemade English Muffins

There are so many different English muffin brands when looking at store bought versions. We really prefer making homemade English muffins to store bought.

They are so amazing. I love to toast them to golden brown and get all of the nooks and crannies loaded with butter. The flavor is amazing and taste even better made into a breakfast sandwich.

Our entire family loves this English muffins recipe. It really is the best!

Ingredients

• Flour – You can use bread flour or whole wheat flour but the texture may be different
• Yeast – We used Active Yeast

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

How to Make Homemade English Muffins

• Step 1 – Add yeast to warm water and allow to sit.
• Step 2 – Warm milk and dissolve sugar in it. Set aside to cool.
• Step 3 – Put 3 cups of all purpose flour, salt, butter, egg, yeast mixture and milk mix and beat until smooth in a large mixing bowl with a stand mixer.
• Step 4 – Add remaining flour ½ cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
• Step 5 – Knead for 5 minutes in mixer or 10 minutes by hand.
• Step 6 – Place dough in a oiled bowl cover and let rise until doubled.

• Step 7 – Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper and dust each with corn meal.
• Step 8 – Punch down risen dough; split dough into 18 pieces. Roll each into a ball and gently press down to a 3″ diameter.
• Step 9 – Place each on the wax paper or parchment paper and dust tops with corn meal as well.

• Step 10 – Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
• Step 11 – Preheat oven to 200 degrees. (optional)
• Step 12 – Grease and heat griddle over medium low heat. (I like to use this griddle)
• Step 13 – Cook muffins about 10 minutes each side until golden brown.
• Step 14 – Transfer cooked muffins to oven to keep warm. Allow to cool completely before storing.

Recipe Tips

• Line Baking Sheet – We like to use the baking pan liners here to make clean up easy. If you need new baking sheets, try one of these for a good deal. You can also bake English Muffins in a cast iron skillet.
• Yeast – For best results, make sure your active dry yeast is fresh before combining with the other ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

English Muffins make the best Breakfast Sandwich Recipe. Layer with Over Hard Eggs, sausage and Air Fryer Bacon. We have even made English Muffin Pizza for a quick lunch.

After toast the Sourdough English Muffins top with honey butter, jam or an Egg Benedict for a delicious breakfast idea.

How to Store English Muffins

Store leftover English Muffins in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

How to Freeze these Homemade English Muffins

Allow the English muffins to cool completely. Then place in a freezer bag and freeze.

You can now pull out the number that you need. You can reheat in the microwave or in a toaster oven.

I like to pull them apart before I freeze them. That way I can pop them in my toaster to thaw and heat up.