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Sunday, December 26, 2010

English Muffin Bread

English Muffins make me think of my mom.  Growing up, I remember her forking one open and toasting it up for breakfast.  And I was like, "eeeeeyyyeeewwww."  Kids.  Sheesh.  I mean, what was my reasoning?  My thought process?  Not really sure, but I eventually saw the light.  I'm thinking it may have had something to do with a little discovery that goes by the name of Eggs Benedict.  Heard of it, by chance?  Heavens opened.  Light shone brightly.  The rest as the say, was history.  And all of the other clichés that fit.  I mean, come on.  That oddly delicious sourness mellowed by butter-filled craters.  Yes please, I'll have another.  So, after trying this awesome recipe for English Muffin bread...and yes, it does taste pretty durn close...I know that advance-planning will come into play a day before I go to visit mommy dearest the next time.  We will slice into the loaf, toast it, butter it, reminisce about days of old.  Okay.  We're probably not gonna do all of that, but...we're gonna enjoy some tasty bread. Fo. Sho.
English Muffin Bread
adapted from a recipe inspired by King Arthur Flour via Artisan Bread Bakers
makes 1 loaf

3 c. all-purpose flour 
 1 Tbs. sugar 
1½ tsp. salt 
¼ tsp. baking soda 
1 Tbs. instant yeast 
1 c. milk 
¼ c. water 
2 Tbs. butter, melted

cornmeal, to sprinkle in pan
Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. 

 Combine the milk, water, and butter and heat to between 120°-130°F. The liquid should be hotter than lukewarm, but not so hot that it would scald you.  Pour the hot liquid over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly w/ a wooden spoon.  Dough will be very soft.

 Lightly grease a smallish loaf pan and sprinkle the bottom and sides with cornmeal. 

Scrape the dough into the pan, leveling it in the pan as much as possible. 

 Cover the pan w/ a linen towel or plastic wrap which has been sprayed on the inside w/ cooking spray; let the dough rise till it's just barely crowned over the rim of the pan, ~45-60 mins. When the dough is almost finished rising, preheat the oven to 400° F. 

Remove plastic and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown (interior temperature should be 190°F)

 Remove the bread from the oven, let sit in pan for 5 minutes before turning loaf out of the pan and setting on a rack to finish cooling.  Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
You didn't think I'd send you into swooning episodes by making hollandaise in the same post as the bread, did you?  I am feeling the need for some, though.  Sooo...keep those eyes peeled!


*This post is linked to:
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*Yeastspotting!
~December BOM for Artisan Bread Bakers


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  1. How funny! I was just standing in my kitchen this morning thinking about making this very bread! Yum! And the Eggs Benendict is pure heaven!

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  2. U r such a tease! and yes I was thinkin' about the Hollandaise..somehow I can't imagine English muffin bread square, lol I would think it wouldn't taste the same as the round version!. lol

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  3. English muffins make me think of my sweet mom too! This bread looks like a whole lot of goodness. I would love a slice right now! I hope you are having a blessed Sunday. Thank you for sharing this sweetness with me!

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  4. Hey Heather~
    I eat an english muffin every morning so I know I'd LOVE this recipe! If I ate as much bread as I wanted, I'd be as big as a house! Why does bread have to have calories? Why? WHY? W-H-Y??

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  5. i do love eggs benedict..mmm goodness! your bread and your other shots are stunning!this looks like a bread that would get eaten in about 5 minutes in this house--especially with my brother in law visiting!

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  6. I had yet one more bread making flop over this holiday, but I love English Muffin bread and would love to try to make it. I can buy it in the middle of Kansas, but can't find it here in Denver. Another bookmarked.

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  7. Oooh, your benedict looks amazing. I love the idea of english muffins in bread form. How fun!

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  8. I was totally sold on this bread as well, especially because of how SUPER easy it is! English muffins definitely remind me of my childhood as well. All those nooks and crannies...mmm.

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  9. English muffin in a loaf form is something new. I love the texture of an english muffin esp when it soaked with the silky-ness of the egg and the creamy-ness of the hollandaise, sauce, which i thought you'd be sharing too haha!

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  10. This looks fabulous. I have some Meyer lemon curd I would like to slather it with. ;-) Although the runny egg yolks on it look pretty awesome too/ I bet it does make a perfect eggs benny. ;-)

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  11. Yum yum yummy! Very cool recipe! I do have a guilty pleasure for english muffins because my mother always said--they are not english~ LOL--hugs! Alex

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  12. What lovely texture and color for this beautiful yeast bread.

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  13. yumm all the way---the colour stands out and am bookmarking this !

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  14. Sensacional el pan que nos has puesto.

    Saludos

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  15. Wow, all I can think about is how good this would be used for Eggs Benny! I'm going to have to make this.

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  16. the english muffin bread looks soo yummy with the egg
    Have a good day!!!

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  17. ....yum......:)cannot wait for our next visit!luvumom

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  18. A beautiful and delicious yeast bread without kneading? I there!

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  19. I have a new best friend and its called 'english muffin bread' mmmmmm I am drooling at the thought of this bread toasted and drenched in butter - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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  20. This bread looks really delicious! Terrific photos as well. Excellent post Girlichef!

    -Brenda

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  21. I'm picturing this warm with butter and homemade blueberry jam.

    This is going on my must try list.

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  22. Beautiful! So glad you loved it. It looks absolutely perfect. In fact, I am hungry for it again..

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  23. I love English muffins, not a big fan of eggs Benedict tho. I love the smell of home made bread and yours sounds like a winner.
    thanks for sharing.
    hope you'll have lots of happiness this season

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  24. The english muffin bread looks and sounds wonderful! Happy New Year!

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  25. Your English Muffin bread looks so delicious :)

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  26. Um yes, I'd like to put my order in for 1 eggs benny sandwich, with a side of hollandaise and maybe some spinach thrown in there. YUM!

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  27. Ooh, English Muffin bread?  I mean, I guess of course you can make a whole loaf of it, I just have never known of anyone doing it.  My roommate LOVES english muffins.  She's gonna LOVE this bread!

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