English Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Then add the oil and water. Stir to combine, then knead with your hands (or use a kitchen machine with a dough hook) until it's a smooth dough. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour; if it's too crumbly, add more water.
2. 2
   Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it sit in a warm place until the dough doubles in size (for about 1 hour).
3. 3
   Move the dough onto a lightly floured parchment paper and roll it out to about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thickness.
4. 4
   Use a circle cutter or glass to cut out the english muffins. You should be able to get about 7 of them – depending on the size of your cutter.
5. 5
   Dip them in fine cornmeal.
6. 6
   Let them rise for another hour.
7. 7
   Bring a flat pan to medium heat and add the english muffins.
8. 8
   Let them cook for about 5 minutes. Then flip them and let them cook on the other side as well for about 5 minutes. If they brown too quickly, reduce the heat. Give them enough time to cook all the way through.
9. 9
   You can eat them like they are, or slice them and toast the inside again.