WONDERFUL ENGLISH MUFFINS

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When I was growing up on a farm, my mom always seemed to be making homemade bread...nothing tasted so good! Now I like to make these simple yet delicious muffins for my own family. -Linda Rasmussen, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 to 3-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Cornmeal

Steps:

Scald milk in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and salt. Stir until butter melts; cool to lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; add to milk mixture. Stir in all-purpose flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour until smooth. Add sesame seeds, poppy seeds and enough remaining whole wheat flour to make a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Roll to 1/3-in. thickness on a cornmeal-covered surface. Cut into circles with a 3-1/2-in. or 4-in. cutter; cover with a towel and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes., Place muffins, cornmeal side down, in a greased skillet; cook over medium-low heat for 12-14 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Turn and cook about 12-14 minutes or until browned. Cool on wire racks; split and toast to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.