Sheet Pan English Muffins (Printer view)

Soft and fluffy English muffins baked on a sheet pan, perfect warm and toasted with your favorite toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups bread flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
05 - 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/2 cup warm water
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 large egg, room temperature

→ For Dusting

09 - 1/4 cup cornmeal

# Directions:

01 - Whisk bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg; whisk until homogenous.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry; mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand or stand mixer with dough hook for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Cover dough and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
05 - Lightly grease a rimmed 13x9 inch sheet pan and evenly sprinkle cornmeal over the bottom.
06 - Transfer risen dough to the pan and gently press into an even layer, reaching all corners; sprinkle additional cornmeal on top.
07 - Cover loosely with plastic wrap or clean towel and let dough rise until puffy, about 30 to 40 minutes.
08 - Heat oven to 375°F.
09 - Bake until golden brown and set, approximately 18 to 22 minutes.
10 - Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
11 - Cut into 12 squares, split horizontally with a fork or serrated knife, toast, and serve with preferred toppings.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pan baking for easy cleanup
  • Perfectly soft and golden every time
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and butter, and replace the egg with 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • Add 1/2 cup raisins for a sweet variation
03 -
  • Always warm milk to about 110°F for best yeast activation
  • Use a fork to split muffins gently to create nooks and crannies
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