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Gluten Free English Muffins

Craving a delicious, toasty English muffin but avoiding gluten? This recipe provides everything you need to bake perfect gluten-free English muffins at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Rise Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Course Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 muffins
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Lightly Floured Surface
  • 3-inch Round Cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 cup warm milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, salt, and xanthan gum. Afterward, add this to the yeast mixture.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, egg, and apple cider vinegar to the wet ingredients. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
  • First Rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Shape the Muffins: Gently deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out the muffins.
  • Second Rise: Place the cut muffins on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Sprinkle more cornmeal on top. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Cook on a Skillet: Preheat a lightly oiled skillet over low heat. Place the gluten-free English muffins on the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Cool and Split: Transfer the cooked gluten-free English muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, split them using a fork. Afterward, toast and serve.

Notes

These gluten-free English muffins are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in countless ways! Try topping with butter, jam, eggs benedict, or avocado toast!
Keyword English Muffins, Gluten-Free