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English Muffin Toasting Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices)
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: English

Description

This English Muffin Toasting Bread recipe yields a soft, tender loaf with the classic texture and crumb of English muffins, perfect for toasting. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, sugar, and milk, this bread is enriched with vegetable oil and lightly coated with cornmeal for a delightful crust. The dough is mixed, allowed to rise, and baked to golden perfection, making it ideal for breakfast or sandwiches.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups (361g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) milk
  • ¼ cup (57g) water
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) vegetable oil or olive oil

Other

  • Cornmeal, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and instant yeast thoroughly to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, water, and oil. Warm this mixture until it reaches between 120°F and 130°F, then stir well to combine.
  3. Mix Dough: Pour the warmed liquid into the dry ingredients. Mix the dough until fully incorporated, then beat it on high speed for 1 minute. The dough should become smooth and soft.
  4. Prepare Pan: Lightly grease an 8 ½” x 4 ½” loaf pan and sprinkle cornmeal on the bottom and sides to prevent sticking and add texture.
  5. Transfer Dough: Scoop the dough into the prepared pan and level it out as evenly as possible with a spatula or your hands.
  6. Let Dough Rise: Cover the pan with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 45 to 60 minutes until it barely crowns over the edge of the pan.
  7. Preheat Oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is ready for baking.
  8. Bake: Remove the cover from the risen dough and place the pan in the oven. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  9. Cool: Take the bread out of the oven and let it rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, invert the loaf onto a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing to preserve its texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk mixture is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Using cornmeal in the pan gives the bread a traditional English muffin texture and helps prevent sticking.
  • Letting the bread cool completely before slicing ensures even crumb and prevents squishing.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for a slightly different flavor.
  • If the dough does not rise, check your yeast’s freshness and ensure the liquid temperature is correct.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/english-muffin-toasting-bread-recipe/