English Muffins

Name: English Muffins
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 1 h 7 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 1 package of dry yeast; 1 cup of warm water; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup of shortening; 3 cups flour; 2 tbsp cornmeal

3 steps

Prep:1hCook:7min

My grandma gave me this bread recipe book published in 1978. I thought it was worth the share. I made them. They are delicious. I copied the recipe word for word.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:10:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories161.7 kcal (8%)

Total Fat4.7 g (7%)

Carbs25.8 g (10%)

Sugars0.5 g (1%)

Protein3.6 g (7%)

Sodium388.6 mg (19%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

1 packagedry yeast

1 cupwater

warm

2 tspsalt

1 tspsugar

¼ cupshortening

3 cupsflour

2 Tbspcornmeal

Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl. Add salt, sugar, shortening and flour. Stir until smooth. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into 3 1/2 inch circles. *If using self-rising flour omit salt.

Step 2

Sprinkle ungreased baking sheet with 1 tbsp cornmeal; place circles on baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining 1 tbsp cornmeal over circles. Cover; let rise in warm place until light, about 1 hour. ( dough is ready if an indentation remains when touched)

Step 3

Heat ungreased griddle or skillet to 375. Transfer circles to griddle. Cook 7 minutes on each side; cool. To serve, split, toast and spread with butter and marmalade.