Best 3 No Knead English Muffin Bread Recipes

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Are you tired of store-bought English muffins that are dense, dry, and lack flavor? If so, it's time to try your hand at making no-knead English muffin bread. This simple and easy-to-follow recipe will result in light, fluffy, and flavorful muffins that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. With just a few basic ingredients and a little time, you can have fresh, homemade English muffins that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

NO-KNEAD ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAD



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This is an excellent breakfast bread that's great toasted.

Provided by glow

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons cornmeal, or as needed
3 cups unbleached bread flour, divided
3 cups white whole wheat flour, divided
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups milk
½ cup water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Grease 2 loaf pans with butter; coat bottoms and sides with 1 tablespoon cornmeal.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cup bread flour, 1 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour, yeast, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
  • Combine milk, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over low heat; heat until mixture registers 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) on a thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir warm milk mixture into the flour mixture; add remaining 1 1/2 cup bread flour and 1 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour. Mix until dough comes together.
  • Divide dough in half; place 1 piece in each loaf pan. Sprinkle remaining cornmeal on top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 160.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

HOMEMADE ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAD



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Most of my cooking and baking is from scratch, and I think it's worth the time and effort. Everyone enjoys homemade goodies like this delicious bread. -Elsie Trippett, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
Cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda. Add warm milk and water; beat on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on high 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be stiff). Do not knead. , Grease two 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle pans with cornmeal. Spoon batter into pans and sprinkle cornmeal on top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NO-KNEAD ENGLISH MUFFIN LOAVES



No-Knead English Muffin Loaves image

Forget about store bought English muffins! Make your own! Slice and serve with butter, jam, sugar and cinnamon, whatever.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     English Muffin Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
6 cups bread flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with warm milk, 3 cups flour, salt and baking soda; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time until a stiff batter is formed. Spoon batter into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans that have each been sprinkled with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans immediately and place on wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 216.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • Use warm water for the yeast: This will help the yeast activate and rise properly.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will also help the yeast rise and produce a light and fluffy bread.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: This will help the bread cook evenly and develop a nice crust.
  • Cook the bread over medium heat: This will help prevent the bread from burning.
  • Flip the bread frequently: This will help the bread cook evenly.
  • Check the bread for doneness: The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

No-knead English muffin bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy fresh, homemade bread that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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