Description
These Cheddar Scallion English Muffins bring the cozy bakery vibes right to your home kitchen. Made with sharp cheddar and fresh scallions folded into a tender dough, they cook to a golden crust on a skillet while keeping a soft, flavorful interior perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp butter (for griddle)
- Cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast thoroughly.
- Add warm milk: Pour in the warm milk and stir until a sticky dough forms, ensuring all dry ingredients are well incorporated.
- Incorporate cheddar and scallions: Fold in the shredded cheddar and chopped scallions evenly throughout the dough. Cover the bowl and let it rise for 1 hour, allowing the dough to develop and double in size.
- Shape muffins: Dust a work surface with cornmeal, then roll out the dough slightly and cut into rounds to form the muffin shapes.
- Second rise: Place the dough rounds on a cornmeal-dusted surface and let them rise for an additional 20 minutes to puff up further.
- Preheat skillet: Heat a dry cast iron skillet or griddle on low to medium heat, preparing it for cooking.
- Cook muffins: Lightly butter the cooking surface and cook the muffins until they develop a golden crust and a soft interior, turning as needed to cook evenly on both sides.
- Cool before slicing: Transfer the cooked muffins to a wire rack and allow them to cool for 15 minutes to set the texture before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve a consistent golden crust on the muffins.
- For extra texture, you can sprinkle some additional shredded cheddar on top before cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet or toaster for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheddar scallion muffins, English muffins, skillet muffins, homemade English muffins, breakfast bread
