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Easy 30 Minute Rise English Muffin Bread

A quick and soft loaf that combines the texture of an English muffin with the convenience of sandwich bread, perfect for breakfast, toast, or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread ingredients
  • 4.5 cups flour
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 2 Tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1.75 cups warm milk
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • Up to 1/3 cup cornmeal for dusting pans and the top of the loaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare two bread pans by spraying with non-stick cooking spray, then dusting each generously with cornmeal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In another mixing bowl, mix together the warm water, yeast, and sugar and let sit until foamy. Add the warm milk and melted butter.
  4. Stir in the dry flour mixture gradually until combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
  5. Divide the dough equally between the two prepared pans.
  6. Sprinkle cornmeal over the top of each loaf, then lightly spray with cooking spray.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and then from the pans immediately. Place the bread on a cooling rack to cool before slicing.

Notes

This bread can be sliced for toast or used in sandwiches. For a healthy meal, try topping a slice with mashed avocado and a poached egg. Store in a bread box for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Make ahead by baking and freezing slices for quick breakfasts.