thomas english muffins

Directions

1. 1

   Thomas English Muffins 1 pound all-purpose or bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 cup warm

2. 2

   Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm (105 degrees F) milk

3. 3

   Let froth, then mix in the butter

4. 4

   Stir all the liquid into the warm flour and beat well until smooth and elastic

5. 5

   Cover and proof in a warm place for 50 minutes or until doubled in bulk

6. 6

   Turn onto a well-floured board and knead, working a little more flour if necessary to make the dough easier to shape

7. 7

   Round up the dough, roll into a thick sausage shape and (using the sharpest knife you have) slice into 8 to 10 portions, each about 1 1/2 ~

8. 8

   Shape each one into a round with straight sides