The nooks and crannies come from a wet, batter-like dough and a griddle, not an oven. Cook the rings low and slow on a dry, cornmeal-dusted surface so the outside sets pale while steam blows the inside open, then split them with a fork to keep the ragged texture that catches butter.
The ratio500g flour + 400g milk (80% hydration). Griddle, do not bake. Fork-split, never cut.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Makes10 muffins
CuisineBritish
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for10muffins
Active dry yeast
To leaven a loose, wet dough into an airy, holey crumb.
A reasonable little indulgence. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
Mix a wet doughCombine the warm buttermilk, yeast, sugar, flour, butter, and salt into a sticky, slack dough, closer to a thick batter than a kneadable ball.
RiseCover and rise until doubled and bubbly, about 1 hour. The wetter the dough, the more open the crumb.
Cook on the griddleSet cornmeal-dusted rings on a dry griddle over low heat and spoon in the dough. Cook 6 to 8 minutes a side until pale gold and set through.
Finish and splitIf the centers are still doughy, finish in a 350F oven a few minutes. Split with a fork, not a knife, to keep the craggy nooks.
Can you make English Muffins in an air fryer? — Sometimes
Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.
Can you freeze English Muffins? — Yes
Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.
Can you make English Muffins ahead of time? — Partly
The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.
Is English Muffins gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is English Muffins vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
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