English Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the warm water, milk, and melted butter.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
7. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it into a disc.
8. Place the discs on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
9. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
10. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
11. Carefully transfer the risen dough discs to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
12. Remove from the skillet and let cool before serving.