Cheddar English Muffins

Name: Cheddar English Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 16 muffins.
Ingredients: 3 to 3-1/4 cups bread flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 tablespoons cornmeal

These chewy English muffins have a scrumptious mild cheese flavor that intensifies when they're split and toasted. My family really enjoys them at breakfast or brunch. -Marge Goral, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Ingredients

3 to 3-1/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons cornmeal

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and vinegar; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, about 2 minutes.
Roll dough to about 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cutter. Roll scraps if desired. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Place muffins on pans; sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Heat an ungreased griddle or electric skillet to 325°. Cook muffins for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning every 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Split with a fork and toast if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 128 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cheddar English Muffins in Taste of Home December/January 2002

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patscooking

Aug 18, 2013

Do I have to use bread flour for this? I don't ever keep it on hand.
warrenbaker

Jun 13, 2012

I've probably made this recipe a dozen times so far. I've made three dozen just today. Sooooo easy and soooo tasty I do my dough in the bread machine. How easy is that ! Thank You so much for sharing this recipe. It's a keeper. Rockland Baker
NevadaRose

Mar 4, 2011

These had a really good taste and were easy to mix up. However, I didn't really taste the cheese - may be because I grated the cheese finely. Nice recipe and I will make again.