Homemade English muffins

Ingredients :

1 cup warm milk

1 heaping teaspoon yeast

1 heaping tablespoon sugar

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 medium egg

3 cups flour

Cornmeal (for coating)

Butter (for cooking)

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast:

In a large bowl, pour in the warm milk, add the yeast, and stir. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.

2.Mix the dough:

Add in the sugar, salt, egg, and melted butter.

Mix well, then gradually add the flour. Use your hands to knead the dough for about 3 minutes, keeping it old-fashioned style, until it's smooth.

3. Let it rise:

Place the dough back in the bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

4. Shape the muffins:

Once risen, gently remove the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Shape each into a smooth ball.

Sprinkle some cornmeal onto a plate and press each ball lightly into it, coating both sides. Be gentle - don't deflate the dough too much.

5. Cook on the stove:

Heat a nonstick pan or griddle on low heat.

Add a small bit of butter to the pan, then place the dough rounds in.

Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, flipping occasionally. If they're browning too quickly, lower the heat - you want them golden on the outside and cooked through inside.

6. Cool and serve:

Once cooked, remove from the pan and let them cool slightly.

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