English Muffin Bread
English Muffin Bread is a delightful twist on traditional English muffins, baked into a soft, golden loaf that features the signature nooks and crannies perfect for toasting. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a versatile bread that’s ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Enjoy it warm with butter and jam or use it as a base for gourmet sandwiches. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this comforting bread will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt together. Make a well in the center, add the yeast mixture and melted butter; stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough gently, shape it into a loaf, place it in a greased pan, cover again, and rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg