English Muffin Bread
A soft, chewy bread that captures the delightful taste of English muffins, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Bread Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) Ensure the yeast is fresh
- 1.5 cups warm water Water should be warm, not hot
- cornmeal Cornmeal for dusting For greasing the loaf pan
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast together.
- Add the warm water and stir until combined.
- Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a loaf pan and dust it with cornmeal.
- Pour the dough into the prepared loaf pan and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap slices in plastic wrap and freeze. Customize with toppings as desired.