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