English Muffin Loaves

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Homemade English Muffin Loaves Recipe for a Perfect Breakfast

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

Fat

These English Muffin Loaves are a twist on the traditional English muffin. Unlike the muffins, which are cooked on a griddle, these loaves are baked in pans, resulting in a softer bread with a slightly denser crumb. They are perfect for toasting and slathering with butter and jam or for making sandwiches. This recipe yields two loaves, perfect for a week's worth of breakfast sandwiches. The dough is straightforward to make and requires just a few basic ingredients. The key to this recipe is in the fermentation, which helps to give the bread a delightful flavor and texture.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
2.	In a saucepan, combine the milk and water and heat just until warm to the touch.
3.	Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and beat well.
4.	Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
5.	Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
6.	Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
7.	Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a greased 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
8.	Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
9.	Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
10.	Sprinkle cornmeal onto a greased baking sheet.
11.	Bake the loaves on the cornmeal until golden brown and they sound hollow when tapped, about 25-30 minutes.

PROS

These English Muffin Loaves are quick and easy to make and require just basic ingredients.

They are a perfect breakfast loaf, versatile, and can be sliced toasted and topped with favorite spreads.

CONS

As with all bread, they are high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These muffins are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, which is vital for the formation of red blood cells and the prevention of anemia. The fermentation process that occurs in the dough of this muffin helps to break down gluten, making it easier to digest.

	5 1/2 - 6 cups flour
	2 packages active dry yeast
	1 tablespoon sugar
	2 teaspoons salt
	1/4 teaspoon baking soda
	2 cups milk
	1/2 cup water
	cornmeal