How to Make No-Knead English Muffin Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

English muffins are a beloved breakfast staple, especially when toasted and slathered with butter or jam. But if you've ever wanted to enjoy the unique texture and flavor of English muffins in bread form, then this no-knead English muffin bread recipe is just what you need. This easy-to-make bread has all the nooks and crannies of classic English muffins, making it perfect for toast, sandwiches, or simply enjoying on its own.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal, or as needed
  • 3 cups unbleached bread flour, divided
  • 3 cups white whole wheat flour, divided
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 8-inch loaves

  • Grease 2 loaf pans with butter; coat bottoms and sides with 1 tablespoon cornmeal.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cup bread flour, 1 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour, yeast, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
  • Combine milk, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over low heat; heat until mixture registers 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) on a thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir warm milk mixture into the flour mixture; add remaining 1 1/2 cup bread flour and 1 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour. Mix until dough comes together.
  • Divide dough in half; place 1 piece in each loaf pan. Sprinkle remaining cornmeal on top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 157mg