If you’ve ever wanted to make homemade English muffins from scratch, this easy recipe is a great place to start. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and have that classic golden crust that makes them perfect for breakfast sandwiches, butter and jam, or toasted with honey.
Making English muffins at home is surprisingly simple and much more affordable than buying them at the store. With just a few basic ingredients, you can make a batch that your whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft and fluffy inside
- Golden and crispy outside
- Budget-friendly breakfast
- Great for meal prep
- Perfect for freezer storage
🛒 Recommended Kitchen Tools
Stand Mixer
Mixing Bowls
Cookie Cutter Set
Cast Iron Skillet
Parchment Paper
Dough Scraper
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups warm milk
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 3 Tbsp softened butter
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Cornmeal (for dusting)
How to Make Homemade English Muffins
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a mixing bowl combine:
- Warm milk
- Sugar
- Active dry yeast
Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
🛒 Helpful Tool for This Step
A good mixing bowl makes this process much easier.
Try these Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls.
Step 2: Make the Dough
Add:
- Salt
- Egg
- Butter
- Flour
Knead in a mixer for about 5 minutes until smooth.
🛒 Recommended Tool
Using a stand mixer saves time and effort.
I love my KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer.
Step 3: First Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl
- Cover and let rise for 1 to 2 hours in a warm place
🛒 Helpful Item
Covering dough properly helps it rise evenly.
Step 4: Shape the Muffins
- Roll dough to ½ inch thick
- Use a round cutter to shape muffins
Step 5: Second Rise
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
- Sprinkle cornmeal
- Place muffins on sheet
- Cover and let rise 30 minutes
Step 6: Cook the English Muffins
- Heat skillet on medium-low
- Cook 5 minutes on each side
- Cook until golden brown
🛒 Best Tool for Cooking
A quality skillet helps get that perfect golden crust.
Tips for Perfect English Muffins
✔ Cook on low heat so they don’t burn
✔ Let them rise fully
✔ Use cornmeal to prevent sticking
✔ Split with a fork for classic texture
Storage Tips
Room Temperature
3–4 days in airtight container
Freezer
Up to 3 months
Serving Ideas
- Butter and jam
- Peanut butter and honey
- Breakfast sandwiches
- Eggs and cheese muffins
- Sausage and egg sandwiches
