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Beat until the batter is smooth and glossy, about 100 strokes.”,”image”:{“id”:”3170fb825924fed5c918fabe1df10e9e105ad530″,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T19:24:34.684-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-1.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”551495312a099a7871005d64″,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”ef91d2d0432a4047bd8e3dbcbde13ab3eb9c13e8″,”caption”:”\u003cstrong\u003eLet the starter sit 1 to 12 hours: \u003c/strong\u003eCover the starter and place it out of the way for at least 1 or up to 12 hours. The starter will become increasingly bubbly the longer it sits and will double in bulk. The longer you can let the starter ferment, the better the flavor and structure of your finished English muffins.”,”image”:{“id”:”ef91d2d0432a4047bd8e3dbcbde13ab3eb9c13e8″,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T19:24:52.592-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-2.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”551495442a099a3677004f56″,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”dfcb9983beebdeffb51c8b88aa32b8b8bbeae68e”,”caption”:”\u003cstrong\u003eWhisk together the water, yeast, and starter: \u003c/strong\u003eIn the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine the milk and yeast for the dough. Scrape the starter into the bowl and use a whisk to break it up and dissolve it into the milk. The should become quite frothy.”,”image”:{“id”:”dfcb9983beebdeffb51c8b88aa32b8b8bbeae68e”,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T19:24:53.078-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-3.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”551495442a099a2451007da1″,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”10c10beec837577b8ca3268ba0ec54bcc2b63518″,”caption”:”\u003cstrong\u003eMix the dough together: \u003c/strong\u003eAdd the sugar, butter, and salt to the bowl and whisk to combine. Add 3 cups of the flour and stir with a stiff spatula until you form a shaggy, floury dough.”,”image”:{“id”:”10c10beec837577b8ca3268ba0ec54bcc2b63518″,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T19:24:51.573-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-4.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”551495432a099a242a00780b”,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”409868428e3f80652b46250e4c73c53a399d2c9d”,”caption”:”\u003cstrong\u003eKnead the dough: \u003c/strong\u003eWith a dough hook on a stand mixer, knead the dough until it comes together in a smooth ball, 5 to 8 minutes. Alternatively, knead by hand against the counter. If the dough is very sticky like bubble gum, add extra flour as needed, but err on the side of caution. The dough is ready when it forms into a smooth ball and springs back when poked; it will feel slightly tacky to the touch, but shouldn’t stick to your bowl or your hands.”,”image”:{“id”:”409868428e3f80652b46250e4c73c53a399d2c9d”,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T19:24:56.109-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-5.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”551495472a099a247e00797e”,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”5a7ed72dc49b07f5a3defd161179edba198c8da8″,”caption”:”\u003cstrong\u003eLet the dough rise overnight in the fridge: \u003c/strong\u003eTransfer the dough to a large bowl lightly filmed with oil. Cover and place in the fridge overnight or for up to 3 days.”,”image”:{“id”:”5a7ed72dc49b07f5a3defd161179edba198c8da8″,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T19:24:54.573-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-6.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”551495462a099a24870070fd”,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”c577f8d78f38c0d74ad5366c0b8dbb3237c1584f”,”caption”:”\u003cem\u003eQuicker English Muffins: \u003c/em\u003eYou can also let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, and then make the muffins immediately. These muffins will have a milder flavor.”,”image”:{“id”:”c577f8d78f38c0d74ad5366c0b8dbb3237c1584f”,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T20:16:06.810-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-7.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”5514a13e2a099a2431007ad6″,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”b5a51d639afeb2511def024158fbba96167d0638″,”caption”:”\u003cstrong\u003eDivide and shape the muffins: \u003c/strong\u003eTurn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Use a pastry scraper to divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. “,”image”:{“id”:”b5a51d639afeb2511def024158fbba96167d0638″,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T20:16:27.257-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-8.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”5514a15a2a099a246e007f5f”,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”aa1ff72e9eb1b974a9f4ea4b81747a41bfdefc7b”,”caption”:”Roll each piece gently against the counter to shape into smooth, round balls.”,”image”:{“id”:”aa1ff72e9eb1b974a9f4ea4b81747a41bfdefc7b”,”width”:2400,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T20:16:09.631-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-9.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”5514a1482a099a241d007d39″,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”f7736fa8970d606626fea4e7fdb425473528ebcc”,”caption”:”\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer the muffins to a baking sheet to rise: \u003c/strong\u003eScatter cornmeal generously over a baking sheet and arrange the balls on top, spaced a little apart. 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Depending on the size of your muffin rings, the muffins may not totally fill the rings — that’s ok.”,”image”:{“id”:”10438216a639fc86c4dcc7811a0235a91e3bb126″,”width”:2143,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T20:16:20.963-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-12.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”5514a1542a099a23fd007539″,”focus_z”:null}},{“image_id”:”9118e899d6c8e040acd7d9353277ad4178b1d377″,”caption”:”\u003cstrong\u003eCook the muffins 5 to 6 minutes on one side: \u003c/strong\u003eWorking in batches, transfer a few of the muffins to the skillet — allow an inch or so of space between muffins and do not crowd the pan. If using rings, transfer the muffins with their rings to the pan. 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Fresh English muffins can also be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and be kept frozen for up to 3 months.”,”image”:{“id”:”44f6f6d1e620ea9d4279373bf5ab92f9897bc338″,”width”:2143,”height”:3000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:65,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2015-03-26T20:17:11.660-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-08-17T17:06:45.137-04:00″,”credit_style”:”author”,”credit_author_id”:65,”credit_name”:””,”credit_url”:””,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”2015-03-30-English-Muffins-19.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:”5514a1872a099a7871005ee6″,”focus_z”:null}}]};
There is really no better vehicle for melted butter than the craggy dips and toasted peaks of an English muffin. I think we can all agree on this. Have you ever tried making them yourself? They’re surprisingly straightforward! And since the dough is best when made ahead and refrigerated overnight, they’ve become one of my favorite treats to make over long, lazy weekends.
Here’s a step-by-step recipe for making a batch of English muffins for you and anyone lucky enough to be invited to your table.
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