English Muffin Loaves

Bake up the comforting flavors of a breakfast classic with these delightful English Muffin Loaves! This easy-to-make recipe transforms pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and yeast into two golden, airy loaves packed with the signature nooks and crannies of traditional English muffins. With just 20 minutes of hands-on prep time, the dough comes together effortlessly before being sprinkled with cornmeal for that quintessential texture. Perfectly cooked in your oven and ready in under an hour, these loaves toast beautifully and pair perfectly with butter, jam, or even avocado for a modern twist. Whether you're crafting a hearty breakfast or an afternoon snack, this recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort. Keywords: English muffin bread, homemade loaf recipe, easy breakfast bread, yeast bread, no-knead bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 5.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2.5 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Cornmeal

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, and active dry yeast. Stir to mix evenly.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the milk and water. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is warm (about 120–130°F, or warm to the touch but not boiling).

Step 3

Gradually pour the warm milk and water mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring constantly until well combined.

Step 4

Add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of flour in small increments, continuing to mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough evenly between two greased 8x4-inch loaf pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Sprinkle the tops and sides of the dough with cornmeal.

Step 6

Cover the loaf pans with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 45 minutes, or until the dough reaches just above the edge of the pans.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 8

Bake the loaves for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a hollow sound is heard when tapped.

Step 9

Remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Toast slices as desired for a classic English muffin texture, and serve with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1473.9 grams (1473.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2974

Total Fat 21.70g	28%
Saturated Fat 8.90g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 5609mg	244%
Total Carbohydrate 588.10g	214%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 44.00g
Protein 94.80g	190%

Vitamin D 268IU	1342%
Calcium 863mg	66%
Iron 32mg	179%
Potassium 1873mg	40%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.7%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 80.4%