Description
These Sourdough Discard English Muffins are a delicious way to use up excess sourdough starter. They are perfect for breakfast or a snack, with their signature nooks and crannies that toast up beautifully. This recipe yields fluffy and flavorful English muffins that freeze well for future enjoyment.
Ingredients
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Sourdough Discard English Muffins Ingredients:
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed, room temperature)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, flour, sugar, salt, yeast, warm milk, and melted butter. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.
- Rise the Dough: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Rise: Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a 3-inch biscuit cutter or glass. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Muffins: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook the muffins for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Split with a fork and toast before serving.
Notes
- These English muffins freeze well for up to 2 months.
- For extra flavor, let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator before shaping.
- Always use a fork to split them to preserve the signature nooks and crannies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
