English Muffin Loaf
Transform your breakfast game with this irresistible English Muffin Loaf, a simplified take on the classic English muffin in the form of a soft, golden-baked bread. Perfect for toasting, this no-knead recipe features a unique dough enriched with milk and a hint of sugar, creating a tender crumb with just the right amount of chew. Sprinkled with crunchy cornmeal for that signature texture, this loaf is easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. In just 15 minutes of prep time and with the help of instant yeast, you can enjoy the comforting flavors of homemade bread with minimal effort. Ideal for serving with butter, jam, or even savory breakfast sandwiches, this recipe yields two loaves—perfect for freezing one to enjoy later.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Cornmeal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans generously and sprinkle with a light coating of cornmeal, tipping to coat the sides.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and instant yeast.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and water together until warm to the touch (approximately 120-130°F or 49-54°C). Be careful not to overheat, as this can kill the yeast.
Pour the warm milk and water mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft, sticky dough forms. The dough will be shaggy but ensure all dry ingredients are well incorporated.
Divide the dough evenly between the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula or your fingers. Sprinkle the tops with a little more cornmeal.
Cover the pans loosely with a clean towel and let the dough rise for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. The dough should reach just below the rim of the pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice, toast, and serve with butter, jams, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 5242 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 516.8 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 83.0 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 1519 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
