Ingredients

  • 1 pkg dry yeast
  • 1/2 c. warm water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. milk, scalded
  • 1/4 c. shortening, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 c. flour, divided

Directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water; add sugar and stir till dissolved. Set aside. Combine milk, shortening and salt in large bowl; mix well. Cool to 105 to 115. Stir in yeast mix. Add 3 c. flour; beat till smooth and elastic. Add remaining flour; knead till smooth (8-10 min). Place in greased bowl, turn to grease top. Cover and let rise till double. Punch down. Turn out onto floured surface. Roll to 3/4 inch thickness and cut with 3 inch cutter; put each round on 4 inch square of waxed paper placed on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise in warm place till double.

Transfer carefully to a well-greased electric skillet or griddle preheated to 350. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently.


Makes 1 1/2 dozen.

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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Southern Living 1987
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
burbage@pell.net
English Muffins