Whole Wheat English Muffins

• 2 tablespoons dry yeast
• 3 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dry milk
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups cracked wheat flour
• 4 cups unbleached white flour

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water.
2. Add the sugar, salt and dry milk and blend.
3. Add half the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
4. Set the mixture aside for 1 hour, or until the sponge falls back on itself.
5. Beat in the oil.
6. Add the remaining flour and mix well.
7. Add extra flour if necessary to make a fairly stiff dough.
8. With floured hands cut out about 20 four oz pieces of dough and form them into 3" patties.
9. Place the patties on a greased cookie sheet and let rise about half an hour, or until they are doubled in bulk.
10. Preheat griddle to 325 to 350 F and cook approximately 7 minutes per side.

yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, milk, vegetable oil, whole wheat flour, cracked wheat flour, unbleached white flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/whole-wheat-english-muffins-63868 (may not work)