English Muffins (Alton Brown) Recipe

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English Muffins (Alton Brown)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp shortening
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 envelope dry yeast
  • 1/8 tsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
  • special equipment: electric griddle, 3-inch metal rings, see cook's note

Directions:

  1. In a bowl combine the powdered milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, shortening, and hot water, stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Let cool. In a separate bowl combine the yeast and 1/8 teaspoon of sugar in 1/3 cup of warm water and rest until yeast has dissolved. Add this to the dry milk mixture. Add the sifted flour and beat thoroughly with wooden spoon. Cover the bowl and let it rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the griddle to 300 degrees F.
  3. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt to mixture and beat thoroughly. Place metal rings onto the griddle and coat lightly with vegetable spray. Using #20 ice cream scoop, place 2 scoops into each ring and cover with a pot lid or cookie sheet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the lid and flip rings using tongs. Cover with the lid and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Place on a cooling rack, remove rings and cool. Split with fork and serve.
  4. *Cook's Note: Small tuna cans with tops and bottoms removed work well for metal rings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 141.27 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.14g 3%
Cholesterol 0.76mg 0%
Sodium 299.29mg 12%
Potassium 64.99mg 1%
Total Carbs 25.92g 9%
Sugars 1.78g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 3.94g 8%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 28.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.63 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.37g 3%
Cholesterol 0.85mg 0%
Sodium 331.83mg 12%
Potassium 72.06mg 1%
Total Carbs 28.74g 9%
Sugars 1.98g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 5%
Protein 4.37g 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 31.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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