Description
Multigrain English Muffins are a wholesome and tasty twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Packed with a variety of grains and seeds, these muffins offer a nutty flavor and a satisfying texture, perfect for toasting and topping with butter, jam, or your favorite spreads.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
Cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, bread flour, oats, flaxseeds, and salt.
- Combine and Knead: Add dry ingredients and melted butter or oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Shape Muffins: Roll out dough to about 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a round cutter (about 3-4 inches) to cut out muffins. Place on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
- Second Rise: Cover and let muffins rise for 30-45 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Cook Muffins: Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook muffins for about 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let muffins cool on a wire rack before splitting and toasting.
Notes
- Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on muffins before cooking for added texture.
- Add cinnamon or dried fruit to the dough for a sweet variation.
- Use gluten-free flours and adjust liquids for gluten-free option.
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for a savory twist.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze muffins in zip-top bags for up to 3 months.
- Toast muffins directly from frozen or room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg