Mom's English Muffin Bread

Great recipe for non-knead bread. I think I should have let it rise a bit longer (it had not quite reached the top of the pan) and bake a bit shorter. The texture is very good especially toasted.

There is incorrect info in other reviews. This recipe uses the "quick-mix method". I use this method for all my yeast breads... and I bake a LOT. You use instant (also known as rapid rise or bread machine) yeast and mix the dry yeast with about 1/2 to 2/3 of the flour and all the other dry ingredients. You then add much warmer liquid. I zap 1.5 cups of cold liquid in the microwave for one minute; it is very warm to the touch. The optimal range is 115 to 120 but it really isn't very picky. I have consistently great results with all types of breads and rolls. Oh, and if the recipe calls for one package of regular yeat, I use about 2 teaspoons of instant bulk yeast.

One other hint. Boil 1 to 1.5 cups of water in the microwave (I use the same glass measuring cup that I heated the milk/water in) until it boils actively. Move the cup of water to a corner of the microwave and rise your dough in with it (with microwave off). You don't even have to cover the dough because of the high humidity. Rises faster and more predictably than other methods!

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This is so easy to put together, and so delightful toasted. Thank you for posting a recipe that I will use again and again.

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oh my gosh. I love yeast breads, yet I sometimes have no time to make it because it's so time consuming. This bread is perfect! No kneading and only have to let it rise once! And it tastes just like sandwich bread! I'll be making this bread very often from now on... I will never buy bread from stores ever again!

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use to buy this type bread in the store, no more !! much better tasting and fresher, thanks for sharing.

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Made this to go with bacon and eggs I made for dinner, and it turned out very good. I liked the ease of preparation and the single rise. I think the consistency changed a bit as it cooled; after baking an extra 5 or 10 min, it still seemed like it wasn't done, but after cooling a little, it was fine. And as an answer to the last review, 1 pkg yeast = 2 1/4 tsp.

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This was very easy to make! I used a KitchenAid food processor to prepare the dough. I was very careful to warm the milk, but not to 110-120º. It would help though to know the specific amount of yeast in this recipe. The active dry yeast I purchase is in a six-ounce bag. For this bread, I tried close to two teaspoons and it seemed to work out. I sprinkled some cornmeal on top of the bread after 15 minutes of baking. It was delicious straight out of the oven! PS< don't try this in a bread machine. I didn't like the texture at all. Thank you.

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This is almost the same as the recipe I got from King Arthur's flour website earlier this week. (They add 2 tbs oil and use instant yeast) Wow, this was FAST and makes the most amazing toast! Plus, since the batter isn't too stiff it could be done with a hand mixer. I'll put this on my short "go-to" list and repeat it often!

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I would say good recipe But the directions on the adding the yest is a bit off (Yeasts will grow over a temperature range of 10°-37°C (50°-98.6°F), with an optimal temperature range of 30°-37°C (86°-98.6°F), depending on the type of species. S. cerevisiae works best at about 30°C. There is little activity in the range of 0°-10°C. Above 37°C yeast cells become stressed and will not divide properly. Most yeast cells die above 50°C (122°F). The cells can survive freezing under certain conditions, with viability decreasing over time.) and the most Feasable temp is 80 degrees the 110-120 temp you have in your recipe is to close to the Temp that will kill the yeast to let it work

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This has got to be the easiest loaf of bread to make. Wonderful toasted. Thanks for sharing.

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This bread is excellent. I proofed the yeast in the warm water for 10 minutes. I used almost all of the 3 cups of flour. I like this recipe because it makes only one loaf. So nice fresh, the best toasted. The texture is similar to english muffins. Mine baked up in 20 minutes after I took it out of the oven I brushed the top with butter. Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe!!

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I used my KA to mix the dough. I don't think I got as good a rise out of it as I will next time, because my milk was a little on the warm side & I used it anyway. Regardless, DH & DS both claimed this the best homemade bread recipe. Loved the single rise & the ease of putting it together. We also really liked the texture, both toasted & fresh out of the oven. We made some tuna salad to put on the slices, topped that with cheese & put them under the broiler for a few minutes. Served with pasta salad for a delicious, light dinner. This morning we toasted the leftover slices & enjoyed them with butter & jam. Thanks for sharing your mom's recipe, onlyme! We'll be making this one often.

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This is excellent. If you like chewy toast with a good texture, try this! I've never baked yeast bread before so chose this to try because of no kneading. My first attempt was unfortunate (per the cooks in the Q&A section, I heated the milk too hot & killed the yeast so the bread didn't rise). But armed with their expert advice, I tried again -- with BIG success. I did increase the salt to 1 tsp, which I thought was better. Gave these to neighbors who very much appreciated a \

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