Cheddary English Muffins

Makes 16 muffins

Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 oz active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 Tbsp cornmeal


Directions

  • Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt in mixing bowl;
  • Add oil and water, beat on medium speed;
  • Add egg and vinegar;
  • Beat on high for 2 minutes;
  • Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to make dough stiff;
  • Turn onto a floured surface;
  • Knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, about 2 minutes;
  • Roll dough to about 1/2-inch thickness;
  • Cut with a 3-inch round cutter;
  • Roll scraps;
  • Heat ungreased griddle to 325°;
  • Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp cornmeal;
  • Place muffins about 2 inches apart on pan;
  • Sprinkle tops with remaining cornmeal;
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour;
  • Cook muffins, turning every 5 minutes, until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes;
  • Remove to wire racks to cool;


Calories: 128
Fat: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Exchanges: 1.5 Starch/Bread; .5 Fat

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