Hi Bold Bakers! I’m so pleased with this recipe! My Homemade Sourdough English Muffins turn out so lovely — thanks to the sourdough starter, they’re incredibly bubbly (hello, nooks and crannies) and have a wonderful flavor. Not to brag, but my neighbor, Howard, said they were the best English muffins he’s ever had! Already have an account? If your sourdough starter is still alive and active, you simply have to give these English muffins a go! If not, check out my Last Sourdough Starter Guide You’ll Ever Need! It’s super simple to take care of a sourdough starter, and you can make other wonderful yeast-free treats like Sourdough Pizza Crust, amazingly crusty Sourdough Bread, and super easy Sourdough Focaccia. English muffins have become a staple in homes worldwide and have been since most families even had ovens in their own homes! In fact, do you know the Muffin Man? Well into the early 1800s, English muffins were sold door to door in England, and the nursery rhyme, which dates to 1820 at the latest, is a nod to that tradition! Want to level up your sourdough baking? Check out the internet’s MOST detailed and thorough Sourdough Q&A that myself and my team of sourdough experts created with hundreds of your questions and answers that we have received.
What Are Sourdough English Muffins?
Sourdough English Muffins are a lot like the English muffins you may purchase at the grocery store—except way better because not only are they homemade, but the active sourdough starter really gives the muffin an incredible taste! English Muffins are meant to be “fork-separated” instead of cut in half by a knife. That’s what reveals all the nooks and crannies instead of a smooth cut surface (perfect for absorbing melted butter or delicious jams). [ No starter? Here’s my recipe for regular English Muffins! ]
What You Need To Make Sourdough English Muffins
NO NEED for eggs! Active sourdough starter Measuring cups and spoons Mixing bowls Cling wrap 3-inch cutter Non-stick pan or griddle
How Do You Make Sourdough English Muffins
Marketers do their work! Seeing English muffins in the grocery store makes them seem impossible to make, right? How do you get all those beautiful nooks? Using a sourdough starter makes it foolproof! However, you need to start these the day before you bake, so keep that in mind. Here is how you make Sourdough English Muffins (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Sourdough English Muffins
Use my sourdough starter if you don’t have your own! No bread flour? You can use the same amount of all-purpose flour in this recipe. Dredging your pan with semolina gives the muffins a lovely bite and crunch. You can also use fine cornmeal. These English muffins freeze wonderfully! You can keep them in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Make your own breakfast sandwiches with these English muffins and then freeze them. Then, all you have to do is defrost and warm through in a microwave for a delicious breakfast on the go.
How Do I Store Sourdough English Muffins?
These English Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, but they also freeze wonderfully! Keep them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
Make More Sourdough Recipes!
Sourdough Starter Guide Sourdough Pizza Sourdough Focaccia Sourdough Bread For Beginners
No starter? No problem! Enjoy my regular English Muffins! And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook! Full (and printable) recipe below!
