July 26, 2007 - English Muffins from Scratch
In my wonderful More with Less cookbook, I saw a recipe for English muffins that I was eager to try!
I was startled to learn that English muffins are NOT baked! They are cooked in a pan on the stovetop like a tortilla. (I filed this tidbit of trivia in the back of my mind for days when we've no electricity and I want to make bread.)
After shaping the dough and letting it rise, you carefully ease the muffins into a skillet or griddle to cook. I was sure they would collapse, but they turned out terrific.
These, some homemade sausage patties, some cheese, an egg, and you have a "Jimmie McMuffin!"
My sweet DD had no idea what an Egg McMuffin is. See, in homeschool, even breakfast can be learning. She learned an important aspect of American culture -- a McDonalds breakfast staple. Goodness forbid that she be in USA and someone offer her an Egg McMuffin and she not recognize it!
Comments
July 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by grace4gayle
Yep, you never cease to amaze me! Those look like the ones I buy at the store. And I'm so glad you are preparing your daughter for all the great American culture she is missing. I mean, can you even call yourself an American if you don't know what an egg Mcmuffin is? It's like baseball and apple pie. And now her education is complete.
July 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Wow! I am so impressed! I have never even thought about making English muffins before! We love them too!
Great job!
Sherry
http://frugaldomesticgoddess.blogspot.com
July 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by nsremom
That's amazing. I had no idea either and I WOULD have felt bad about it, but you didn't either, so I'm happy I wasn't the only one. fried in a pan, huh? weird.
Emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com
July 26, 2007 - Wow!!
Posted by deedeeuk
These look great! Would you believe I may just have to try that recipe? Here in England, we don't actually have 'English Muffins'!!!!!!! They have something they call a 'muffin' but they are very heavy and dense without the lovely 'nooks and cranies' (how do you spell 'cranies'?) Anyway, well done!
July 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by picluvinmom
That looks great..I wish I had the cooking gene..Its just not who I am..I would show up at anyones house who was willing to make me such a treat but I not sure I could see that on my stove..unless the hubby made it..It looks so tasty
July 27, 2007 - Oh my!!
Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
Call Thomas' , these look like theirs!!!! You go girl.
Wow, first the bagels and now the English muffins. I think I'm going to try and find myself a copy of this book.
Now I'm getting hungry for breakfast food and it's 10:10 PM!!
Thanks for sharing.
July 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Alexandra
Those turned out beautifully! I've linked.
http://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/
July 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I was looking at this recipe and planning to make it soon, so I was thrilled to read your post!
Thanks for encouraging me to make this next week!
Mrs. Pear
mrspear.blogspot.com
July 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
Wow! I have been trying to get up the nerve to try the bagels and you already moved on to the English Muffins. How is a gal to keep up! LOL
Blessings,
4sweetums
July 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx
I don't like english muffins but those look delicious!!!
Man, I want to go to your house for supper. You always have something good cookin'!
July 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by diamondsintherough
Jimmie, is the recipe copyrighted, or can you share it? That looks like a project my daughters would love to try.
Sally
July 31, 2007 - WOW!
Posted by Heather L.
Thest look so great! Would you be willing to share the recipe? My husband at a philly sub on a longer english muffin once and ever since I've been looking for sub-sized english muffins. I'd love to give them a try as well.
August 1, 2007 - my favourite book
Posted by Anonymous
it has been for many years and if you could see the state of my book you would understand!
But I have never tried the muffins!
http://comptines.over-blog.com
August 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by takingthechallenge
Mmmm...these look so scrumptious!!
August 11, 2007 - !!!!!
Posted by amada
I have this cookbook!!!!! It is the BEST cookbook for living overseas!!!!! I LOVE IT! woohoo!
Amy
somewhere between
Iowa and
Trujillo, Peru
October 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Angela
Wonderful!! My problem with all bread products (beside wanting to eat them all) is that my dough never rises. It could be a blessing in disguise. :)
http://estesfamilynews.blogspot.com
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