English Muffin Bread - Red Cottage Chronicles (2024)

1. Oh, that looks so good!

   1. Thank you! And so easy too!

      1. Maureen, if you cut recipe in half How do
         I accurately halve the zeast packets?

         1. Hi Judy! Each packet of yeast contains 2 1/4 teaspoons. You could use one whole packet plus measure out 1 1/8 tsp of a second packet! Hope that helps 🙂

            1. Thanks it does.

2. This looks absolutely wonderful. My favorite thing about english muffins are the way the holes make a little well for the butter to melt into. Mmmmm…. You wrote about them being healthy and here I am thinking of slathering toasted slices in loads of butter!

   1. They are really good with almond butter too! Melts into those holes just like butter!

3. It looks delicious! Homemade bread is always so good! Pinned to try later 🙂

   1. Thanks Erin. It has quickly become a favorite at our house.

4. Oh! This looks wonderful! 🙂 My girls eat bread so I will need to make it for them . Does it freeze well?

   1. This freezes very well. I always halve the recipe and make 2 loaves, but making four and freezing is just as quick and easy as making 2!

      1. Do you freeze whole or sliced?

         1. So sorry Deborah! Just seeing your comment now. I do freeze it whole!

5. Never thought of grilling this! I bet it would make a great grilled garlic bread!

6. Maureen,
   I found your post on Marvelous Mondays. I love english muffins and I can’t wait to try this recipe.
   Annamaria

   1. Thank you for stopping by! It really does take English muffins to a whole new level!

   2. Thank you for stopping by! It really takes English muffins to a whole new level!

7. Yum. I’m eager to try your recipe. I have one that I use but I’m always looking for something better! 🙂 Thanks, Maureen.

8. Thanks Lori! Let me know how it works out for you.

9. Wow, what an easy, healthy and delicious looking recipe. I’m so glad I found it when I was checking out the Marvelous Mondays Link Party on This Gal Cooks! I’ve bookmarked it to try soon.

   1. Thank you Martha! The easy factor is what drew me to it in the first place….and of course the nooks and crannies!

10. Wow, that looks delicious! I’ve never had English muffin as a load before.

    Perfect to serve two loaves of this at the farm house table in the morning, joy.

    Hope you are well, take care xx

    1. Thank you! It certainly goes fast at our house!! I would love to know how you enjoy it if you get a chance to give it a try!

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12. Recipe calls for 24 grams (3) packs of active yeast. Packs I bought come in 21 grams so that would be 63 grams if I add 3 as described in recipe. I’m going to half the recipe and am concerned that might be a typo. How many 21 gram envelopes so I use for half recipe?

    1. Hi Marcia! Thanks for your question! I double checked,and the yeast packets I use are 8 grams each and come in a 3 pack, so yes the total amount I use is 24 grams for the full recipe. So you would need 12 grams if you plan to halve the recipe! Hope that helps!

13. I’ve never made English Muffins – but I’m going to try your recipe. I think they will be great for a breakfast or brunch meal. Thanks for sharing!

14. About how long are each of the proofing times?

    1. Hi Amber! The first rise will take about an hour, and the second ris in the pans about 30 minutes, but is dependent of course on how warm your kitchen is! I don’t have a proof setting on my oven, so usually leave it on the counter in front of a sunny window!

15. Can this can be made gluten free?

    1. Hi Gabby! I have not personally tried to make it with gluten free flour, but you have me wanting to try it! I will let you know how it turns out and whether I would recommend it! I generally use a 1 to 1 gluten free flour from a local bulk food store when I bake something gluten free and have never had a problem, but haven’t tried bread yet!

16. Just made this 1/2 whole wheat flour. This was my first time making bread and it turned out absolutely delicious. That you so much for this wonderful recipe!

17. My recipe is a little different. I have been making it for years and it wow’s everybody every time! It also makes delish French toast !

18. If I use 4 mini bread pans instead of 2 loaf pans would that change the baking time?

    1. I am certain that it would Susan. I would just start checking it about 2/3 the way through the baking time.

19. Do you think you could use white whole wheat flour to make it even healthier?

    1. I have never tried it, but I have found that using whole wheat flour can make breads denser and this might be a concern.

       1. I’ve made two loaves subbing 1&1/2 cups of white whole wheat flour for that much of the AP with good results, just to add fiber. Haven’t tried subbing more than that though.

          1. Oh! That is great to know Karen. I love adding in extra nutritional goodness whenever I can!

20. Is it really supposed to be 2 tablespoons of salt??? Or 2 teaspoons?

    1. 2 tablespoons is the correct measurement. This recipe makes 4 large loaves!

       1. Ok, thank you! I wanted to check before I make it as a treat for my grandson during his virtual learning day tomorrow. I make homemade jams and I think it will be a hit!

21. Would you be able to use as French toast also?

22. Made this and it is delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

23. Yummy bread! Had it toasted with butter. Will be making this again & again.

24. I like cranberry english muffins that you can only get during the holidays, have you tried adding something like cranberries to the recipe and do you think it would work.

    1. Bonnie, did you ever receive an answer to your question about adding additional items i.e., cranberries? You asked in Oct 2020 and hoped by today Jan 2021 you might have been acknowledged! Did you try it anyway?

       1. Hi Betty! I personally have never added anything to the recipe as I prefer to have it just the way it is! I would love to know if you try it and how it turns out!

25. I’m on my third batch of this bread. Four loaves at a time. We love it! Thank you for a great recipe.

    1. So glad you love it!! It is definitely a favourite at our house too!!

26. What size loaf pans do you use?

    1. Hey Jennifer! I have used different sizes, but usually use either standard size 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 or my Pampered Chef Pan, which is 9 x 5 inches. Hope that helps!

27. I live in a senior complex and I’m thinking this would make a great Christmas gift for friends and neighbors, instead of cookies or candy, using mini loaf pans. Has anyone tried it with mini pans?

28. Do you combine all the flour? I have had it rise and there is still dry flour in the mix

    1. Sorry Marie, I am just seeing your question now. I do combine all the flour before letting it rise. It has never been a problem. The dough is still somewhat sticky after incorporating all the flour, regardless if I am making a half recipe or the whole recipe.

29. Hello, this looks really good. I only need to make 1 loaf because there are only 2 of us. What measurements should I use?

30. I am getting ready to bake some bread – it’s snowing outside so sounded like a good idea! I made it a few months ago and it was fabulous and so easy. It made the best grilled cheese sandwich I have ever eaten. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    1. So glad you liked it Mary! Brilliant idea to use it for a grilled cheese sandwich!

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