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Whole Wheat Sourdough English Muffins

These English muffins are so delicious and hearty. Long fermented and made with freshly milled flour!
Course Breakfast
Keyword #englishmuffins, #sourdoughenglishmuffins, Easy Sourdough Recipe, Sourdough, Sourdough Recipes, Sourdough Starter
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Overnight Ferment 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 28 minutes
Servings 8 muffins
Calories 190kcal
Author Mary Rose

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk I use almond milk
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter active/fed
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 cups freshly milled flour I use hard white wheat
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  • The night before add the milk, starter, and honey to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Add the flour and mix to form into a soft dough.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to ferment overnight on the counter.
  • The next morning, in a small bowl, combine the salt and baking soda.
  • Sprinkle over the dough and mix to fully incorporate the salt/soda mixture.
  • Transfer dough to work surface and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball shape and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F with large cast iron skillet inside.
  • Sprinkle cornmeal in the skillet, add the muffins and bake for 4 minutes. Flip the muffins and bake another 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the muffins to a baking sheet and bake an additional 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days.
Freeze in freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.8mg