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.
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.