Name: Sourdough English Muffins
Ingredients: 1 pk Yeast; 1/2 c Lukewarm water (90 F to 105 F); 1/2 c Basic sourdough starter, room temperature; 1/3 c Instant nonfat dry milk; 2 1/2 ts Sugar; 3/4 ts Salt; 3/4 c Lukewarm water (90 F to 105 F); 3 To 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	English	Muffins	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	Yeast
1/2	c	Lukewarm water (90 F to 105 F)
1/2	c	Basic sourdough starter, room temperature
1/3	c	Instant nonfat dry milk
2 1/2	ts	Sugar
3/4	ts	Salt
3/4	c	Lukewarm water (90 F to 105 F)
3		To 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Makes 1 dozen muffins
Cornmeal
Grease large bowl and set aside.  Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water
in another large  bowl and let stand 5 minutes to proof. Add starter, dry
milk, sugar and salt and blend well. Mix in remaining water. Add 3 cups
flour and beat until smooth. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface
and knead until smooth and elastic, adding remaining 3/4 cup flour as
necessary. Transfer dough to greased bowl, turning to coat all surfaces.
Cover with plastic and let stand in warm draft-free area until doubled, 1
to 1 1/2 hours.
Sprinkle work surface and baking sheet with cornmeal. Punch dough down and
turn out onto surface.  Roll to thickness of about 1/2 inch. Cut into
rounds using 3-inch cutter. Place rounds cornmeal side up on baking sheet.
Cover and let stand in warm draft-free area until almost doubled, about 1
hour.
Preheat griddle to 275 F; grease lightly.  Cook muffins on both sides until
lightly browned, turning once, about 10 minutes per side. Transfer to wire
rack and let cool. Store in airtight plastic bags. Split and toast just
before serving.
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