Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/245360/Easy-English-Muffins/

The recipe started with 6 dough balls but ended up with 5 muffins on the plate. Somebody, who shall go nameless, might have eaten one before the end of the show.

I LOVED your comment about being crazy and not knowing it. You have my respect for both your cooking skills & sense of humor 😂

Hey Chef John, I have been watching your videos since being confined to my home due to the Corona Virus shutdown. Not only have you improved my cooking skills, you have cheered me up with your witty and lighthearted commentary at a time when it was sorely needed. Thank you for that! Next up on my new-recipes-to-try list, English Muffins!

I ran out of English muffins and bread. I'm not going to the store anytime soon so decided to make these. They came out amazing! I did make two small changes based on the King Arthur Flour recipe which I looked at as well. Before the 2nd rise, I sprayed my stainless steel skillet with olive oil (just a spray, not a lot). I placed the rolled balls directly into the skillet instead of a baking pan. I flattened the balls and sprinkled them with regular cornmeal on both sides and let them rise about 20 minutes. I put my burner on low/medium and cooked them about 7 - 8 minutes or so on each side. I did not add any additional oil or butter. Once they were nicely browned on both sides, I turned the burner off and removed the muffins to a wire rack. One of them miraculously disappeared just like in this video. It never made it to the wire rack. These are soooo good. Slightly crunchy on the outside....soft and a little chewy on the inside.

This recipe is stupendous! I've made it a dozen times, sometimes a double batch. It is a favorite with friends and family. It is my go to bread for egg sandwiches. If I may be so bold permit me to offer some changes. I reduce the yeast to ¼ teaspoon and let it rise for 18 hours, like Food Wishes' no knead ciabatta bread. I oil a one gallon zip lock bag and pour the dough in. If you do not have someone to hold the bag open stretch it over a bowl or flower vase, being careful not to rip the bag. With the dough safely in the bag I deflate the dough and, with whetted hands, I fold the dough over, while in the bag, and deflate again. I repeat two or three time. I then put dough in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. I have left it in as long as four days. I deflate and fold the dough at least once a day.When I am ready to shape the muffins I use no flour. I line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spray it with no-stick spray and sprinkle generously with corn meal. With the dough still in the bag I deflate and fold the dough two or three times. With wet hands I cut off and weigh out a 3 ounce portion of dough. With wet hands I pull the dough down on its self to form a smooth skin, just like you would do with dough for dinner rolls. I place it on the prepared baking sheet and press down. When all the muffins are shaped I sprinkle the top generously with corn meal and press down to flatten again. I cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non-stick spray. I let rise in a warm place for 1 ½ hours. When I am ready to fry the muffins I remove the plastic wrap and cut the parchment paper around each muffin. I pick up the muffin with the parchment paper on my hand the flip it into the hot ghee. That is the top of the muffin is fried first and then peel the parchment paper from what was the bottom of the muffin. Refrigerating the dough has many advantages. The cold dough is easier to handle and eliminates the need to add flour when shaping. The flour used for shaping does not have time to hydrate and, unless you are extremely careful, will result in a dense muffin. It allows more flexibility in making the muffins. With the dough in the frig you only need to find 2 hours to have the muffins ready to serve. I think the muffins are best the day the are fried. I've fried a portion of the same batch of dough over a few days. Thanks to Food Wishes for this recipe and I hope you find my suggestions useful.

Awesome recipe. I did almost everything wrong and I still ended up with great English muffins. Can't wait to do it again right so they can come out even more awesome. Love your videos.

We have officially made these three mornings in a row... I think these will be a mandatory staple in our house now... Thanks I really enjoy recreating all your videos, and my family enjoys eating all the dishes! You're the best!

I had no idea Chef John had made English muffins. I recently attempted a terrible recipe that was more the texture of a yeasty grilled dinner roll and through a series of fortunate suggested videos following Laura's new baba ganoush recipe, I discovered this! Now I know what to try next.

One of my favorite things to do with my extra sourdough starter, is frying up what I used to throw away. Has the nice tang of an English muffin with the bubbles, nooks, and crannies too❤️

My mother used to use tuna cans with the tops and bottoms removed. She'd fry the dough in the cans...boy I wish I had her recipe. Will give yours a try, as they look really good.

I made this on a whim in the wee hours of the morning and it WORKED. The air bubbles were there, the glorious crust was there, and I was a very happy person when breakfast time came along ^_^ Ooh, and it even works with bread flour, too! (though to be honest that was because I didn't have enough all-purpose and I had to sub in some bread flour) I had to add a little more water considering the dough was much dryer than expected, but if you achieve the same consistency before the first proof, you should get the same result as Chef John does. Thanks for another handy-dandy recipe!

I’m So glad you confirmed exactly what I’ve done all my life , and that is to carefully tear english muffins open rather than cut them in half with a knife. It must have been something I was shown as a child, it was Sooo long ago I really can’t remember who showed me, ( must have been Mom) but it really IS THE best thing to do as when they’re toasted, all the little tears & rips become crispy & taste wonderful when buttered.

you made my week when you said you were screwed over by some hipster cornmeal thank you : )

lol @ screwed over by hipster cornmeal

One of my favorite things to eat with a nice cup of Earl Grey! Delicious!

"I was screwed over by some hipster cornmeal." 😆

lol i fucking love this dude!!!! hes so real 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I saw that Napa Valley English muffin show also and wished I had the recipe. It was several years ago and I still remember how delicious they seemed. Last week I was telling my Granddaughter about the proper way to open them and told her I had a bucket list of places to visit and some bakery in Napa was one of those places so I could get one of their English muffins. Wow am I a happy girl. Thank you so much!!!

Finished these today, using non-hipster cornmeal, well, no egg white either. And a two day dough ferment. Cooked on dry griddle. Turned out great. Happy neighbor got six out of the eight I made. Thanks Chef John.

Just made these yesterday, first try and they are perfect!! Thanks so much, you have helped me to try so many new things. Plus, push my limits as a baker. No other show or chef has made me feel like I can do all these cool baked goods. So, THANK YOU :) Currently trying to conquer Kouign-amann....eeeek lol

I can't believe how ignorant am I!! I always thought English muffins are baked, first time to know they're fried :(

One of the KZfaq Allstars of Wholesome Content. A pantheon of PBS Classics that never existed on PBS. Guy's voice is comforting like a living room camp fire or the hum of airplane rotors.

My sister subscribed me to your channel, just noticed a few days ago. I decided to watch a video and now I can't! You make these dishes look so simple and easy, once I get over this sickness I will try one of your delicious looking recipe!

Just made these. Absolutely amazing. Top-notch recipe. I've made other recipes for English muffins but none were close to this good. +1

I plagiarize your stuff every week for the past 3 years and designate it as my own...keep it coming

This is an easy recipe. 2nd time I made them, I added a fat tablespoon of honey, replaced 1/4 cup of water with buttermilk, and used the whole egg. Came out with a hint of soughdough taste. Might try all buttermilk next time. Yum

Totally agree with you, chef John...no fork....no nooks and crannies!! Unthinkable! Going to try these tomorrow morning. Another great video and commentary.

@ 7:10 ""Only a crazy person uses a knife on an English muffin, you probably thinkin hey I use a knife but i am not crazy. Ya you are, you just don't know it. That's one of the main problems of being crazy."" ROFL

These look great!

Very easy recipe and they turned out perfect. The look, taste, and texture is awesome. With quick rise yeast it took less than 2 hours from start to finish.Thanks.

During this pandemic situation i am back at my parents house and was not allowed in my moms kitchen, now that I can cook again, I came back to you for this recipe. Just remembered what I was misisng, love your soothing style man, relaxing and detailed recipe. Lots of love from India

As an English girl... I’d never heard of an English muffin till about 5 years ago... they weren’t a big thing until eggs benedict became crazy popular, think they might be more American than English xxx

those dang hipsters ruining everything hahaha

I was one of those people who were crazy enough to use a knife when splitting open an English muffin! Not anymore, thanks to you Chef John! I have been using a fork ever since! Thanks! 😊😊😊

John, this came out btilliantly for me. Soft and chewy just like the muffins back home in the UK, I particularly like the fact you don't need to use butter or milk and it still turns out very tasty and light. Will use this method every time, Thx again.

OMG did I miss it or wasn't it there: "After all, you are the [SUBJECT] of your [OBJECT]... " I really enjoy them. Some are totally priceless!

Hhahahaha HIPSTER CORNMEAL!! You are howlarious!!! :D

I did the very same thing last night, only it was bread sticks, without egg and leavening, fried in olive oil. Will have to try it this way!

This was a delight to watch but they seem such hard work to make!!! I will never take an English muffin for granted again!

First our vinyls, then our beer, NOW those god damn hipsters have taken it too far! Nobody messes with my cornmeal

I am thinking Eggs Benedict... :)

I made this few weeks ago, and it was a-mazing. it had good crust, soft texture inside, and I had it with poached eggs. What's more, I made some for my parents, and they like it! It's not oily at all, so that's why my parents like it.

Wow! That's an English muffin recipe that will work. I had come to the conclusion an English muffin was a version of crumpet but then I came to the conclusion that cumpets were more like pancakes. Anyway, glad to have this recipe and technique!

The recipe is great, I use a similar one I found, but with a tiny pinch of sugar in the proofing of the yeast. ALSO, I only make one giant muffin with it :D It's awesome for HUGE English muffin pizzas :D

If you don't have proper corn meal like I don't, use polenta or fine semolina to coat the muffins on the baking sheet.

English Muffins recipe was wonderful! I haven't had an English Muffin since I returned to Brazil ... so over 3 years. I used the egg yolk to make a little of hollandaise sauce. little loved it! Shame I didn't think to take picture to send them over... I was too eager to eat! thanks a lot.

Made these - yum yum! Didn't have the hipster cornmeal and used just regular finer meal. Also added added a little sugar (about 1.5 tsp) Got a great crunchy crust. got 6 large muffins. Next time I am going to make 8 smaller ones.

Screwed over by hipster cornmeal. I'm dying.

"It's extremely sticky and wet." If I had a nickle for every time I heard that....I'd be completely broke....I'm so lonely.

My kids think that I'm nuts because they never seem to "get " your humor; but I greatly appreciate it. "Screwed over by Hipster Corn-meal". Good stuff (lol)

Those English muffins look incredibly delicious , I should try your recipe next time, Thanks for sharing the recipe ,right when I was looking for one

Hipster cornmeal lol!!! Great video!

Hipster Cornmeal is the name of my new Metallica cover band.

i just made these and they came out absolutely hideous, yet absolutely delicious...thanks Chef John!

Ive tried recipe but i cut half water and replace with milk. It is easy peasy using this recipe and taste so good! Tq fr the recipe!

Chef John, You are the dough of your Homer Simpson.

I LOVE ENGLISH MUFFINS!!!!!!

Love you and your channel. I love your humor and way you lay out your recipes. After I move and hopefully have a decent kitchen I plan on trying several of them (my current kitchen is very small). Making my own English muffins sounds awesome. And I'll be sure to get a forker. After all, I'm not crazy *cue insane laughter here*

Made these today and they turned out pretty good. They were a little dense but after toasting them up with some marionberry jam it was better. I made the same mistake of getting hipster cornmeal as it was half the price of the store brand but I didn't mind it after they were done. Going to make a breakfast sandwich with one of them tomorrow. Never buying them in store again.

Does living in Syria count as a real problem?

"I use a knife and I am not crazy." "Yes you are, you just don't know it."

I love Chef John, he always creases me up.

PERFECT "I was screwed over by some hipster cornmeal" ! I feel ya Chef John! Sound advice on the crazy index

+Food Wishes I am always cheerful after watching your videos! Thanks! Could you show a great japanese corn soup recipe for the impending fall, please?

In England, we call English Muffins, Muffins!

I used to make these when my kids were little, and now they are nearly 40, so now I need to go make these again. And yes, forking them is the only way to break them open.

I've learned a lot from you....cooking for my family everyday with some of your wicked recipes. Thank you so much and God bless!

I hated Hipster Corn Meal way before it was cool....

You're my religion

I could listen to this guys voice all day!! Great recipes too!!😊

My wife and I are HOOKED for life. YOU CAN NOT BEAT FRESH!!!!!!

Yep, I'll just continue to buy them from the store

So it's gonna take like 4h to make there?

I loved this video thank you. I am going to the web site next to get the recipe. I can’t wait to try them. 👍🏻

I understand! I too have been screwed over by hipster baking products. Lesson learned!!

These look pretty nice but it seems like we’re having breakfast at about 5 PM. Also where is the sixth muffin.

Six were made. One disappeared. Chef?

DAMMIT CHEF JOHN, every time I start watching your videos I fall down the rabbit hole and can't get any work done hahaha. I love your recipes!

Hey the handle of the wooden spoon works really good, like a dough hook! It doesn't collect dough like the spoon does.

Do English traditionally use a fork to open their muffins?

So you think I'm crazy for using a knife? You're the one using hipster cornmeal.

Beginner here, and I've had a question regarding a few dough recipes like this. I've noticed that several dough recipes instruct the cook to let the dough rise, and then knock the air out immediately after. Would someone kindly explain what the purpose of letting the dough rise is? I always feel like that step is forfeited when the air gets knocked out anyway, but I know there must be some reason, otherwise it would be skipped. Thanks for the info in advance! I've been a subscriber to Chef John for years now and I really enjoy the comforting tone of the videos, the funny dry jokes, and the friendly instruction. Thanks for being a positive force in my life from afar, Chef John! I often turn to your vids when I need a soothing voice to listen to, when I have trouble falling asleep, or when I'm lonely. Social anxiety often prevents me from reaching out to friends or family, so it's difficult to find comfort for me. I really value your work and humor, and I've learned a lot to boot.

my family loves English muffins! glad the recipe is easy. thanks , I'm going to give this a try.

I remember when it was a fad to eat english muffins

yes how funny screwed over by hipster cornmeal ahahahahaaa

You have a Bluestar oven. We love ours. Proofing feature is a nice feature

I love your vid because you actually bite your food which is what I want in every cooking videos

screwed over by hipster cornmeal hahaha

Does salt kill the yeast?

I darned near fainted when I saw the latest price tag on a sleeve of those boring ones at the market. Now I'm making the dough part with cheat of my Z bread machine, but using the dough ball and grill tech here. Rock on Chef John!

First time ever making English Muffins..So good!!!...Will be following you. Love your sense of humor.

you are and you just don't know it thats the problem with crazy. lmfao funny.

"Easy" english muffins... that take hours upon hours of effort to complete. And i'm off to the supermarket instead.

My favorite English muffin is from Wales,, Allison She won't remember me,but I remember her. Around Xmas 84 during the miners' strike in Cardiff.

Watching this reminds me of a song often sung in an Elementary School classroom. It went like, "Have you heard the Muffin Man, the Muffin Man, the Muffin Man who comes down Drury Lane." How do you hear a muffin man? The answer is that in the Victorian era they carried a bell that they held up high & rang vigorously. They could be heard blocks before they could be seen.

English Muffins do not exist in England. Most people have never heard of them. They are an American invention. The closest ting in England would be Scones, which is like eating baked cardboard.

Easy English Muffins? I just go down to Sainsburys and buy a pack of four English Muffins... This is what annoys me about youtube recipes, when they say you can make these mass produced products yourself but they never mention the cost or the time it takes to actually do it, and it's ridiculously inefficient to make these recipes if you're on your own. Nothing against Chef John though, I love his videos.

Yay!! It's chef john! One of my favorites from allrecipes!

Quaker grits, or Goya coarse corn meal are easy to obtain.