ENGLISH MUFFINS

ENGLISH MUFFINS

2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pkg “Instant Dry Yeast”
1 Tbls sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 c warm water
2 tbls shortening
Cornmeal
Oven NOT needed Use Pan or Electric Griddle at 325 degrees.
Makes about a dozen muffins

In large mixer bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt
and mix well. Add warm water (125 degrees or so) and oil to flour
mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at med.
speed. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make
a firm dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic,
about 5 min. Place in grased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover
and allow to rise in a warm place til double….about 45 min.
Punch down dough. ON surface sprinkled w/ cornmeal, roll dough
into 1/4 in. thickness. With biscuit or cookie cutter, cut into
3 to 4 inch circles. Place muffins on ungreased cookie sheets.
Cover and allow to rise at room temperature til double, or about
30 mins.
Bake on lightly oiled electric griddle or fry pan at 325 degrees
for about 8 mins. on each side until deep golden brown. Then EAT!