How to Make Sourdough English Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste and texture of a homemade sourdough English muffin. This classic breakfast treat is perfect for toasting and slathering with butter and jam, or for using as the base for a delicious eggs Benedict. The sourdough adds a tangy flavor and a chewy, tender texture that sets these English muffins apart from the store-bought variety. Plus, making them yourself allows you to customize the size and shape to your liking, ensuring that each muffin is just the way you ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sourdough starter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 4-inch muffins

  • Stir milk and sourdough starter together in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Mix in flour. Cover bowl and leave to ferment at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Add sugar, baking soda, and salt to the preferment, stirring just enough to incorporate. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for 4 to 5 minutes, adding as much of the 1/2 cup flour as needed to make the dough workable.
  • Use a rolling pin to flatten dough to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch rounds using a clean tuna can or biscuit cutter; keep edges well floured to avoid sticking.
  • Sprinkle a thin layer of cornmeal over a sheet of waxed paper. Arrange cut-outs over the cornmeal. Sprinkle a thin layer over the dough. Let rest for 45 minutes.
  • Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Cook English muffins until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 256mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 98mg