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Sourdough English Muffin

Sourdough English Muffins

Sourdough English muffins are soft, tangy, and full of those signature nook-and-cranny bubbles. They’re cooked on a skillet instead of baked, giving them a beautifully golden exterior and tender interior. Perfect for breakfast sandwiches, toasting with butter, or enjoying fresh from the pan.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Bread flour
  • 360 grams Milk I use whole milk
  • 100 grams Sourdough Starter active or discard
  • 20 grams Honey 1 T
  • 13 grams Salt
  • 14 grams Butter room temp

Instructions
 

Mix & Knead

  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Using the dough hook, knead for 10 minutes.
  • Dough should be smooth, slightly sticky, pull away from the sides of the bowl, form a soft ball, and bounce back when lightly pressed.

Bulk Rise

  • Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours, or until the dough has increased by about 50% and has bubbles throughout.

Cold Fermentation

  • Refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours).

Shape

  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Gently flatten to ¾ inch thickness.
  • Cut rounds using a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined sheet pan sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle lightly with cornmeal.

Second Rise

  • Cover and let rise for 60–90 minutes, or until puffy.

Cook

  • Preheat a skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Place dough rounds into the skillet and cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes per side. Each side should be golden brown.
  • Optional but recommended: place a lid on the skillet to help the centers cook evenly.

Check Doneness

  • Remove from the skillet when the internal temperature reaches 200°F. Cool completely before serving. Use a fork to split in half and serve toasted with butter and jam.