SOURDOUGH ENGLISH · ADVANCED
Sourdough English Muffins
Grid-patterned, nook-and-cranny-filled muffins — toast-ready perfection.
30 min
Prep
14h
Rest
16 min
Bake
8 muffins
Yield
Advanced
Difficulty
Total time: 15h
Ingredients
Steps
1
Mix and knead dough. ⏱ 10 min
2
Bulk fermentation. ⏱ 4 hours
3
Shape rounds. ⏱ 20 min
4
Cold proof overnight. ⏱ 10 hours
5
Cook on skillet. ⏱ 16 min
Step-by-step baking
1
Knead Combine all ingredients; knead 8 min to a soft, elastic dough. ⏱ 10 minutes
2
Bulk Ferment 4 h with 2 folds until risen by approximately half. ⏱ 4 hours
3
Shape Roll to 2.5 cm thick; cut rounds with a 9 cm cutter. ⏱ 20 minutes
4
Cold Proof Refrigerate 10 h on semolina-dusted trays to prevent sticking. ⏱ 10 hours
5
Skillet Cook in dry skillet at 150°C for 7–8 min per side until deeply golden. ⏱ 16 minutes
Tips
🍴 Fork Split
Always split with a fork, never a knife — it creates the signature nooks.
✨ Semolina
Semolina dusting provides the classic texture and prevents skillet sticking.