Sourdough English Muffins
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup scalded milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups sifted flour (I use 2 cups white flour and 2 cups whole wheat)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- cornmeal
- oat bran
- wheat germ
- The night before, feed sourdough starter as you normally do.
- The next morning take out 1/2 cup starter for use in the muffins.
- Sprinkle yeast and sugar over 1/4 cup warm water.
- Allow yeast to become bubbly.
- Heat milk to lukewarm, add remaining 1 cup water, sourdough starter, baking soda, salt and yeast to large mixing bowl.
- Add half the flour and beat well with electric mixer or a wooden spoon.
- Cover bowl and let rise to double in bulk, this depends on the weather but takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Add melted butter and remaining flour beating and kneading thoroughly.
- Cover and again allow to rise until double, approximately 45 minutes.
- Turn dough out on board dusted slightly with flour and either corn meal, oat bran or wheat germ.
- Flatten with rolling pin to 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut with a 2-1/2 inch diameter cutter, place on cookie sheets that have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Allow muffins to rest and rise for about 15 minutes or until light.
- Spray griddle or heavy skillet with non-stick cooking spray and preheat until water sizzles when dropped on griddle.
- Cook the muffins on preheated griddle for approximately 15 minutes, turning several times.
- When ready to serve, split in half with fork, toast lightly and top with favorite toppings.
- Note: The preparation time includes feeding the starter overnight.
yeast, sugar, water, milk, water, sourdough starter, baking soda, salt, flour, butter, cornmeal, bran, germ
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sourdough-english-muffins-97694 (may not work)