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Sourdough Discard English Muffins


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  • Author: Alexander Johnson
  • Total Time: 1.5-2 hours (including rising time)
  • Yield: 9-10 English muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious English muffins made using sourdough discard, creating a unique flavor and texture that enhance breakfast.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk (240 grams), warmed to 110 degrees F
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams or 1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon (3 grams) active dry yeast
  • ½ cup (140 grams) sourdough discard
  • 2 ½ cups (300 grams) bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Mix warm milk, melted butter, sourdough discard, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl and let sit for a few minutes.
  2. Add flour and salt and mix with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until a slightly sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, which should take 60-90 minutes.
  4. You may refrigerate the dough overnight at this point or continue with the recipe.
  5. After the dough has doubled, dump it onto a floured surface and press or roll out to about a 1-inch thickness. Cut rounds with a biscuit cutter or drinking glass/jar.
  6. Place shaped muffins on a pan lined with cornmeal or semolina flour, dusting both sides well.
  7. Cover the muffins and allow to rise for about an hour until puffy, or up to 2 hours if coming directly from the refrigerator.
  8. Preheat an electric skillet to 300 degrees or a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, and place the risen muffins in with space between each.
  9. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook on the second side for another 5 minutes, covered.
  10. Reduce heat to about 250 and flip the muffins a few more times until the internal temperature registers 195-200 degrees F, or finish cooking in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes.
  11. Remove to a cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
  12. Use a fork and fingers to pry the halves apart before toasting for the best craggy nooks and crannies.

Notes

  • For thinner English muffins, roll the dough a bit thinner.
  • The recipe can be modified to your taste preferences.
  • Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the muffins.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop Cooking & Overnight Refrigeration
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg