English Muffin Alton Brown

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 18
English Muffin Alton Brown recipe for breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces all-purpose flour
1 1/2 ounces nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 ounce active dry yeast
1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 ounces water
1 tablespoon shortening
nonstick cooking spray
8 teaspoons rolled quick oats

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
174
Sugar
2g
Fat
3g
An English Muffin is a small, round, and typically flat bread that originated in England. They are most commonly eaten as a breakfast option, split and toasted before being served with various toppings, such as butter, jam, eggs, or bacon. Alton Brown's recipe is easy to follow and takes less effort than it may seem. Making muffins from scratch is always a more enjoyable experience because it provides a sense of accomplishment and can be customized to your liking. This recipe is perfect because it allows a variety of toppings and fillings for customized breakfast sandwiches. Once you try this recipe, you may never go back to store-bought muffins again!

Instructions

1.In the bowl of a stand mixer put flour, dry milk powder sugar, yeast and salt and mix well.
2.Add water and butter and mix with the dough hook attachment until dough comes together.
3.Knead dough for 5 minutes.
4.Remove the bowl from the mixer and spray with cooking spray.
5.Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise until it doubles in size, this may take up to an hour.
6.Sprinkle some cornmeal on a flat surface and sprinkle flour on top.
7.Deflate dough and turn onto a floured surface.
8.Using a rolling pin, flatten dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
9.Use a cookie cutter or a large biscuit cutter, to cut muffins out of the dough and place them on a cookie sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
10.Sprinkle some oats on top of each muffin.
11.Let the muffins rise again for 20-30 minutes.
12.Preheat a skillet on medium heat and place muffins on it, cooking each side until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
13.Let muffins cool before serving. They can be stored in airtight container for up to a week.

PROS

English Muffins are a perfect breakfast option as they are super versatile and can be eaten with a multitude of toppings and even fillings.
This recipe is perfect for those who want to make their muffins at home, giving them an extra freshness.

The cooking process is straightforward and requires few ingredients, which can be easily found in a pantry.

CONS

Cooking these muffins may take time and patience, as they require rising time and doing it wrong may result in a brick-like texture.
Additionally, the muffins need to be cooked on a skillet.
This method may be problematic for those without access to a stove or who have an aversion to cleaning up the kitchen after cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Alton Brown’s English Muffin recipe uses relatively healthy ingredients and minimal fats, making these muffins a better option than most store-bought breads. They are also low in sugar, making them perfect for those wanting to limit their sugar intake. Additionally, they provide a good source of protein thanks to the dry milk in the recipe.

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