English Muffin Alton Brown


I just wanted the muffin recipe from good eats episode: little big lunch: eggs benedict special equipment: 8 (3 3/4-inch diameter by 2-inch tall) cans with tops and bottoms removed or 8 english muffin rings. overnight refrigeration not included.

Steps


Combine the flour , nonfat dry milk , sugar , yeast , and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
Mix on low for 10 seconds using the paddle attachment.
Put the water and shortening in microwavable container and heat to 120 to 130 degrees f , approximately 2 minutes.
Stir until the shortening is thoroughly melted.
Add the water mixture to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until well combined , stopping to scrape down the bowl halfway through mixing , about 3 minutes.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator , uncover and mix on medium speed , using the paddle attachment , for 3 minutes.
Position the 8 cans on a half sheet pan and generously spray the rings and pan with nonstick spray.
Sprinkle 1 / 2 teaspoon of oats in the bottom of each ring.
Scoop the dough , with a 2-ounce ice cream scoop or disher , into the rings , dividing the dough evenly between the rings.
Sprinkle each top with 1 / 2 teaspoon of oats.
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Ingredients


all-purpose flour, nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, active dry yeast, kosher salt, water, shortening, nonstick cooking spray, quick oats