Sourdough English Muffins

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Here is an easy recipe that makes muffins much better than store-bought and is also a good way to use your extra sourdough. I found this recipe on a website called 'The Fresh Loaf' and tweaked a few of the details based on my experience. There is some amount of planning ahead needed as you have to start the night before, but it is definitely worth it.

Submitted by mekebby
Updated on November 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 4-inch muffins
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Ingredients

Preferment:

  • 1 cup milk

  • ½ cup sourdough starter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Dough:

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal, or as needed

Directions

  1. Stir milk and sourdough starter together in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Mix in flour. Cover bowl and leave to ferment at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Add sugar, baking soda, and salt to the preferment, stirring just enough to incorporate. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for 4 to 5 minutes, adding as much of the 1/2 cup flour as needed to make the dough workable.

  3. Use a rolling pin to flatten dough to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch rounds using a clean tuna can or biscuit cutter; keep edges well floured to avoid sticking.

  4. Sprinkle a thin layer of cornmeal over a sheet of waxed paper. Arrange cut-outs over the cornmeal. Sprinkle a thin layer over the dough. Let rest for 45 minutes.

  5. Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Cook English muffins until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Cook’s Note

You will be surprised at the amount of oven-spring these muffins have. They jump right up from the heat of the griddle. Trial and error is how you will find the correct temperature to cook your muffins. Each stovetop is different, which makes it hard to guide on that.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
1g Fat
30g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 98mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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