Cheddar English Muffins (From Young Chefs Academy)

Nice english muffins with a hint of cheddar.

• Ready In: 1 hr 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 cups bread flour, divided
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  package  rapid rise dry yeast
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup warm water
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon cider vinegar
• 3⁄4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4  tablespoons cornmeal, divided

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast salt. Add water and oil, beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vinegar, beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface, knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, about 2 minutes.
2. Roll dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a 3 inch round cutter. Roll scraps if desired. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 tbsp cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Sprinkle tops with remaining 2 tbsp cornmeal.
3. Heat griddle to 325Ëš F. COok muffins for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, tourning every 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.