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English Muffin Recipe

jaclyn@itexas.net (Jack Dickson)
Sun, 11 May 1997 05:48:26 -0500
v097.n036.6
Claudia, this is not exactly a traditional English Muffin but maybe a 
starting point.

 *  Exported from  Key Home Gourmet  *

                           Bran English Muffin

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Breads                           Breakfast
                Buns, Muffins, Scones

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       dry yeast
     1/2  cup           warm water
     1/2  cup           milk -- scalded
     1/2  cup           boiling water
   1      tablespoon    honey
   2      cups          flour, whole-grain wheat
   1      cup           all-purpose flour -- unbleached
     1/2  cup           bran flakes -- unprocessed
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      baking soda
                        yellow cornmeal

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside to proof.  Mix scalded milk 
and boiling water in large bowl.  Add honey and let stand until 
lukewarm.  Stir in yeast and whole wheat flour.  Cover with damp cloth 
and let stand in warm draft-free area until doubled.
Stir sponge down.  Combine all purpose flour, bran, salt and soda and 
blend into sponge.  Turn out onto floured surface and knead well (dough 
should be workable but sticky).  Return dough to bowl and let rise again 
25-30 minutes.
Grease 12 muffin rings (3 to 3 1/2-inch round).  Punch dough down and 
roll or pat out to 1/2-inch thickness.  Cut into circles and transfer 
with rings to flat surface, cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 
hour.
Dust both sides with cornmeal.  Toast on both sides on ungreased griddle 
until browned, about 6-8 minutes per side, removing ring after first 
side is browned.  Let muffins cool on rack.  Separate into halves with 
fork.  Wrap well and refrigerate.  Toast under broiler or in toaster 
oven just before serving.

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