Description
This English Muffin Toasting Bread recipe produces a soft, slightly chewy loaf with the distinctive nooks and crannies characteristic of traditional English muffins. Perfect for slicing and toasting, this bread offers a delightful texture enhanced by a subtle cornmeal coating, making it an ideal breakfast staple or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Others
- Cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, and instant yeast to ensure even distribution and aeration.
- Heat Wet Ingredients: Warm the milk, water, and vegetable oil in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until the temperature reaches about 120–130°F, creating an ideal environment to activate the yeast without killing it.
- Combine and Mix Dough: Pour the warm wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms. Beat vigorously by hand or with a mixer for 1–2 minutes to develop the dough’s structure and improve texture.
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly and sprinkle the bottom and sides with cornmeal to prevent sticking and add texture to the crust.
- Shape and Proof Dough: Spoon the sticky dough into the prepared loaf pan and level the top with a spatula. Cover loosely with a cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until the dough rises just above the rim of the pan.
- Preheat Oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is ready for baking.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F, indicating it is fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and carefully turn it out onto a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely to finish the cooking process and avoid sogginess when slicing.
- Slice and Toast: For optimal texture and flavor, slice the loaf and toast the slices before serving to bring out the characteristic nooks and crannies of English muffin bread.
Notes
- This bread features the signature nooks and crannies of traditional English muffins, making it perfect for toasting.
- Do not skip the cornmeal dusting on the loaf pan, as it adds a pleasant flavor and texture to the crust.
- For best texture, always slice and toast the bread before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
