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    Sourdough English Muffins

    Shared on 7/10/2025

    Low slow cooking creates perfect nooks and crannies. Freeze extras. For whole wheat version, substitute 50% flour with whole wheat.
    Sourdough English Muffins
    Prep Time
    30 minutes
    Bake Time
    15 minutes
    Difficulty
    intermediate
    Yield
    12 muffins
    sourdough

    Ingredients

    • Bread Flour: 500g (4 cups)
    • Milk: 240ml (1 cup), warm
    • Active Sourdough Starter: 150g (1/2 cup)
    • Honey: 30g (2 tbsp)
    • Salt: 10g (2 tsp)
    • Baking Soda: 5g (1 tsp)
    • Cornmeal: for dusting

    Instructions

    1
    Mix all ingredients except cornmeal. Knead 5 minutes.
    2
    Refrigerate overnight (12-16 hours).
    3
    Turn dough onto cornmeal-dusted surface.
    4
    Roll to 1/2-inch thick. Cut with 3-inch ring cutter.
    5
    Dust with cornmeal, cover, proof 1 hour.
    6
    Preheat griddle or skillet to medium-low (300°F/150°C).
    7
    Cook 8-10 minutes per side until golden and internal temp 200°F.
    8
    Cool completely on rack. Fork-split before toasting.

    Equipment

    • griddle or skillet
    • ring cutter

    Baker's Notes

    Low slow cooking creates perfect nooks and crannies. Freeze extras. For whole wheat version, substitute 50% flour with whole wheat.

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