This recipe comes from one of my aunts and has been in my family for years. I never realized so many recipes that I consider family staples, like these Pistachio Pudding Cookies, were actually adopted from her. I love the connections cooking forms between people, families and cultures.
This bread is the perfect recipe for a beginning baker. It contains yeast, but requires no kneading and only has to rise once. I make mine using a stand mixer, but with a little elbow grease and a sturdy spoon, you don’t even need any special equipment.
English Muffin Bread tastes best when toasted…and all those nooks and crannies taste even better when slathered with blackberry jam! Thank you to another aunt for keeping me supplied with the good stuff!
The recipe makes 2 loaves, but can easily be cut in half if you’re only cooking for 1 or 2 people (like me). Otherwise, make the full recipe. Besides being a great breakfast and snack bread, it works well for sandwiches, too.
English Muffin Bread
English Muffin Bread
A great yeast bread for beginners that tastes just like English Muffins with all the nooks and crannies. Perfect for toasting and sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry or quick rise yeast (2 packets ¼ ounce each)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup water
- Cornmeal, for dusting pans
Instructions
A Sunrise Breakfast
Maggie
Friday 3rd of February 2023
It's on my weekly bread rotation!
Jamie@Milk 'n' Cookies
Monday 14th of April 2014
I’ve always loved English muffins — they’re one of my very favorite ways to start the day. This bread sounds wonderful. I am a novice bread baker at best, but this recipe looks simple enough that I don’t find it intimidating. Thanks for the inspiration!
Rebekah | The Kitchen Gidget
Tuesday 15th of April 2014
Thank you! It's definitely a family favorite and a hard one to mess up (the secret is the baking soda). :-)
mydearbakes
Sunday 13th of April 2014
Aww, such a great looking bake! =D
Rebekah | The Kitchen Gidget
Tuesday 15th of April 2014
Thanks so much!
Regina A
Saturday 12th of April 2014
One of my favorite breads!
Rebekah | The Kitchen Gidget
Tuesday 15th of April 2014
Amen! Some foods just say "home"
charlynnrick
Saturday 12th of April 2014
That looks delicious!
Rebekah | The Kitchen Gidget
Saturday 12th of April 2014
Thank you! Great blog you have...I was homeschooled too! :-)