So, this whole move to Nebraska that I’ve been going on and on about relentlessly? It’s changed me.
I’m like a whole new person. I wake up when my husband gets in the shower every morning (this is because we now have a master bathroom and the shower is the loudest thing to ever happen) and then I go and cook him breakfast. Before the sun is up. In the morning. Like a grown up.
It’s so weird, you guys.
Our laundry is now on the main floor too, so I even do laundry on a regular basis! And I fold it and put it away!
Seriously, who am I? My husband is so confused. And happy. He likes the new me. I guess I don’t mind this new burst of domestication, but I will say that as soon as I decide to go back to being less work-y, there better not be any complaints from the spousal department.
Anyway, I’m kinda bored of making bacon and eggs every morning. So, I made bread. English muffin bread, to be precise.
You guys, this stuff is going to BLOW YOUR MIND. It tastes just like an English muffin! It’s super easy too.
I’ve been toasting this and smearing it with some butter and bunch of raw honey. My word…it’s literally the best thing I’ve put in my face in a very long time. So simple, but so perfect! I’m in love. (Have you tried raw honey? It’s nothing like the processed stuff you buy in a squeeze bottle. It’s thick and creamy and has such a deep flavor.)
English Muffin Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast one small packet
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon corn meal
Instructions
- Warm the milk and water over low heat until warm, but not hot to the touch, around 120 degrees.
- Remove from the heat and add the yeast to the mixture and let bloom, about 5 minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the dough hook, add the yeast and milk mixture and stir in the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
- Knead on medium speed for 7 minutes. Test dough and add more flour if it's too sticky too handle. It should be slightly sticky, but workable.
- Spray an 8x4 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle in the corn meal. Shake the pan around so that the corn meal coats the inside of the pan evenly.
- Place the dough in the pan and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
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Linda says
OMG!! This is the best bread I’ve ever baked!! Perfect! Thank you for sharing on your blog. You’ve made me look good, like a world class baker. LOL!!
Karly says
Yay! So glad to hear that! 🙂
Joan says
Can I use a 9 by 4 pan as don’t have a smaller one
Karly says
Yes, that’s fine. Just watch the bake time.
Lori says
Ok, I don’t have a stand mixer with a dough hook. Can you tell me what I can do instead? How long I would have to hand knead, etc. Thanks
Karly says
Hi Lori! I’ve only ever made this in the stand mixer – I’ve never actually made dough and kneaded it by hand, but the standard is around 10-12 minutes.
Maggie Martin says
Made 2 loaves and the hubs ate one in one sitting! Good stuff!
Thanks Karly
Maggie
LOUISE CLARKE says
My version of this lovely looking bread was too crumbly. What did I do wrong?
Karly says
Sounds like too much flour. You might try again with a bit less. You want the dough to be slightly sticky, but still workable.
BERNITA CAVANAUGH says
Do you have to add corn meal to the pan
Karly says
The cornmeal helps it from sticking and also gives it the traditional English muffin flavor/texture.
Sarah says
Should I use regular flour or bread flour? Thanks!
Karly says
We use all purpose flour.
Pat says
Can this be put in bread machine?
Karly says
I don’t have a bread machine, so I’ve never tested it.
anne witter says
I used my bread machine to knead the dough (I put it on ‘knead’ cycle). I timed it for 7 minutes. I then proceeded to follow rest of the instructions as per this recipe.
rachel says
This wasn’t sticky at all as dough. Do I whisk to yeast into the milk? How will I know that it has ‘bloomed’? The dough nearly filled the 8 x 4 pan right out of the mixer is that right? Do you cover it to let it rise? Could you add a picture or two of your steps so I know if I’m on the right track?
Laurie Miller says
This bread is AWESOME!!! Will definitely make it again and again. Being under quarantine has been an opportunity to try new recipes. I LOVE cooking and baking. Think I’ll make some homemade jam to go with it. Try it it’s easy and wonderful! Thanks!!
Karly says
Homemade jam would be perfect with this! 🙂
Sunshine7777 says
Oh my goodness this bread it outstanding! So easy and relatively quick to make as far as bread making goes. I made this for a recipe, an apple chutney leftover pork roast open face sammy that calls for English muffins. I’ve made this countless times for many years always a hit but this bread knocked it out of the park! I just tried some for breakfast with a fresh batch of strawberry jam AMAZING! So Thankful I found your recipe, it’s my new simple pleasure.
Karly says
So glad you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for the review! 🙂
Jeff says
Have you ever tried this with bread flour? Most of the recipes for English muffin bread I’ve seen call for bread flour. I just wondered if it would make a difference in texture.
Also, I only have 2% milk. Is that okay? Thanks!
Karly says
Hi Jeff! I’ve only made this with all purpose flour. If you try with bread flour, let us know how it turns out! As for the milk, 2% is fine. I’ve tried it with both 2% and whole milk and don’t notice a difference.