Golden English Muffin Toasting Bread
This delightful Golden English Muffin Toasting Bread is a true kitchen staple that transforms your breakfast or snack time into a gourmet experience. Featuring a delightful blend of all-purpose flour and instant yeast, this coarse-textured bread is expertly crafted to create the most mouthwatering toast you've ever experienced. Perfectly golden and light, it's a fantastic canvas for fresh summer jams, rich butter, or any of your favorite spreads. Its straightforward preparation makes it ideal for both beginner and seasoned bakers, ensuring that each slice offers a crunchy exterior and a wonderfully soft interior. With a flavor profile that complements both sweet and savory toppings, this loaf is destined to earn its place in your recipe repertoire, just as it has in the Hall of Fame of the King Arthur test kitchen.
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
3 cups (measured)
Sugar
1 tablespoon (measured)
Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (measured)
Baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (measured)
Instant yeast
1 tablespoon (measured)
Milk
1 cup (heated to 120-130°F)
Water
1/4 cup (heated to 120-130°F)
Vegetable oil or Olive oil
2 tablespoons (measured)
Cornmeal
as needed (for sprinkling in the pan)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and instant yeast until well combined.
2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, water, and oil. Heat the mixture until it reaches between 120°F and 130°F. Ensure it feels hot to the touch but not scalding, as excessive heat can kill the yeast.
3
Carefully pour the hot liquid into the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture at high speed for about 1 minute. The resulting dough will be very soft and sticky.
4
Lightly grease an 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan with oil. Sprinkle a layer of cornmeal evenly on the bottom and sides of the pan for added texture.
5
Scoop the soft dough into the prepared loaf pan, leveling it as evenly as possible with a spatula.
6
Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until the dough has just barely expanded over the rim of the pan, roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour.
7
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 400°F.
8
Once the dough has risen, remove the covering and place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature of the loaf reaches 190°F.
9
After removing the bread from the oven, let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden English Muffin Toasting Bread?
It is a coarse-textured bread designed to create mouthwatering toast with a crunchy exterior and soft interior.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of measured all-purpose flour.
How much sugar is required?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of sugar.
What kind of yeast is used for Golden English Muffin Toasting Bread?
This recipe uses 1 tablespoon of instant yeast.
How much salt is added to the dough?
You should add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
Is baking soda included in the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
What temperature should the liquid ingredients reach?
The milk, water, and oil mixture should be heated to between 120°F and 130°F.
Why is it important not to overheat the liquid?
Excessive heat can kill the yeast, preventing the bread from rising.
How long should I beat the dough?
Beat the mixture at high speed for about 1 minute after adding the hot liquid.
What is the consistency of the dough?
The resulting dough will be very soft and sticky.
What size loaf pan should I use?
Use an 8 1/2 inch by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
How do I prepare the loaf pan?
Lightly grease the pan with oil and sprinkle cornmeal evenly on the bottom and sides.
Why is cornmeal used in the pan?
Cornmeal is used to provide added texture to the crust, similar to an English muffin.
How should I put the dough into the pan?
Scoop the soft dough into the pan and level it as evenly as possible with a spatula.
How long does the dough need to rise?
Let it rise in a warm place for roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour.
How do I know when the dough has risen enough?
The dough is ready when it has just barely expanded over the rim of the pan.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
Preheat and bake the bread at 400°F.
How long does the bread take to bake?
Bake the loaf for 20 to 22 minutes.
What is the target internal temperature for the baked bread?
The internal temperature of the loaf should reach 190°F.
How long should the bread cool in the pan?
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing it.
Where should the bread finish cooling?
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
What type of oil can I use?
You can use either vegetable oil or olive oil.
How many servings does one loaf make?
The recipe makes approximately 12 servings.
What category of bread is this?
This is categorized as a Yeast Bread.
Is this recipe suitable for beginners?
Yes, its straightforward preparation makes it ideal for both beginner and seasoned bakers.
What are the best toppings for this bread?
It pairs perfectly with fresh summer jams, rich butter, or savory spreads.
What should the crust look like?
The crust should be golden brown and crunchy.
What is the flavor profile of this bread?
It has a versatile flavor profile that complements both sweet and savory toppings.
What liquid ingredients are mixed together?
The milk, water, and oil are combined and heated together.
Where does this recipe originate?
This recipe is a staple from the King Arthur test kitchen Hall of Fame.