5 Easiest English Muffin Recipe Bread Machine You’ll Ever Try

Introduction

Hey, you! Ever look at your bread machine and wonder, What else can this thing do? I did too—until one late-night craving hit me hard. I started messing around in the kitchen, and boom: five crazy-good English muffin recipes were born. These aren’t your boring, everyday muffins—I’ve tossed in some wild flavors to shake things up. Imagine me, half-asleep, biting into a warm, fluffy muffin and thinking, I’m a genius. That’s what you’re in for. So, grab that bread machine, and let’s make some magic!

Recipe 1: Honey Whole Wheat English Muffin

This isn’t just any English muffin—it’s got a wholesome vibe with whole wheat and a kiss of honey. Perfect for when you want comfort without the guilt.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• Cornmeal for dusting

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Load It Up: Pour the warm milk, honey, butter, and salt into your bread machine pan. Add both flours on top. Dig a little well in the flour and drop in the yeast.
2. Let It Roll: Set your bread machine to the dough cycle. Hit start and let it work its magic—about 1.5 hours.
3. Shape Time: Dump the dough onto a floured surface. Roll it out to 1/2 inch thick. Grab a 3-inch round cutter and punch out your muffins. Re-roll scraps for more.
4. Chill Out: Sprinkle cornmeal on a baking sheet. Lay the muffins on it, cover with a towel, and let them nap for 30 minutes.
5. Cook ‘Em: Heat a griddle or skillet over medium. Cook each muffin 5-7 minutes per side until golden. Do batches if needed.
6. Cool Down: Pop them on a wire rack to cool.

Tips

Split these with a fork for those epic nooks and crannies. Trust me, it’s worth it.

Recipe 2: Garlic and Herb English Muffin

Say hello to your new savory obsession. These muffins pack a punch with garlic and herbs—think pizza night meets breakfast.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
• Cornmeal for dusting

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Get It Going: Add warm water, olive oil, sugar, and salt to the bread machine pan. Pile in the flour, garlic powder, and herbs. Make a yeast well and add it.
2. Dough Mode: Set it to the dough cycle and let it run.
3. Cut ‘Em Out: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Roll to 1/2 inch thick and cut with a round cutter.
4. Rest Up: Place on a cornmeal-dusted sheet. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
5. Griddle Time: Cook on a medium-hot griddle or skillet, 5-7 minutes each side.
6. Cool Off: Let them cool on a rack.

Tips

Brush with melted butter and extra herbs post-cook for a flavor explosion.

Recipe 3: Cinnamon Raisin English Muffin

Sweet tooth calling? These cinnamon-raisin babies are like a hug in muffin form. I made these once during a snowstorm—pure cozy vibes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup raisins
• Cornmeal for dusting

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Mix It Up: Add warm milk, butter, sugar, and salt to the pan. Toss in flour, cinnamon, and raisins. Add yeast in a well.
2. Dough Cycle: Start the dough cycle and wait it out.
3. Shape ‘Em: Roll dough to 1/2 inch on a floured surface. Cut into rounds.
4. Resting: Set on a cornmeal-dusted sheet, cover, and rest 30 minutes.
5. Cook Away: Griddle over medium heat, 5-7 minutes per side.
6. Cool It: Cool on a rack.

Tips

Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes first—they’ll be juicy and plump.

Recipe 4: Cheddar and Chive English Muffin

Cheese lovers, this one’s for you. Sharp cheddar and chives make these muffins a game-changer. I brought these to a brunch once—gone in minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• Cornmeal for dusting

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Load the Machine: Add milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Then flour, cheese, and chives. Top with yeast in a well.
2. Dough Time: Run the dough cycle.
3. Shape Up: Roll out to 1/2 inch, cut into rounds.
4. Rest: Place on cornmeal-dusted sheet, cover, rest 30 minutes.
5. Cook ‘Em: Griddle 5-7 minutes per side.
6. Cool Down: Cool on a rack.

Tips

Go sharp cheddar for max flavor. Sprinkle extra cheese on top before cooking for a crispy crust.

Recipe 5: Gluten-Free Oat English Muffin

Gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free. These oat-packed muffins are hearty and perfect for everyone. My gluten-free pal raved about these!

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• Cornmeal for dusting

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Set It Up: Add water, olive oil, sugar, and salt to the pan. Add oat flour, gluten-free blend, and xanthan gum. Top with yeast in a well.
2. Dough Cycle: Run it—note the dough might be stickier.
3. Shape Carefully: Dust a surface with gluten-free flour. Roll to 1/2 inch, cut rounds.
4. Resting: Set on cornmeal-dusted sheet, cover, rest 30 minutes.
5. Cook Watchfully: Griddle 5-7 minutes per side—gluten-free browns fast.
6. Cool Off: Cool on a rack.

Tips

Double-check ingredients are gluten-free. Add flax or chia seeds for a fun twist.

FAQ

Can I bake these in the bread machine?

Nope, just use it for the dough. Griddle or skillet is the way for that classic muffin vibe.

Why the resting step after cutting?

It relaxes the dough and puffs it up a bit—key for those nooks and crannies.

Freezer-friendly?

Totally! Cool them, bag them, and freeze for up to 3 months. Toast straight from frozen.

No round cutter—what now?

Grab a glass or anything round, about 3 inches. Flour it up to avoid sticking.

How do I know they’re done?

Golden brown, hollow-sounding when tapped. Slice one open if you’re doubting.

Conclusion

There you go—five simple English muffin recipes that’ll make your bread machine the MVP of your kitchen. I still remember that first muffin I made—soft, warm, and exploding with flavor. It was like, Why buy muffins when I can do this? Now it’s your shot. Pull out that bread machine, give one of these a whirl, and prepare to be hooked. Seriously, you won’t regret it. And when you try them, hit me up—I want to know how it goes!