Easy wholewheat english muffins by Paul Hollywood recipe (2024)

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These easy wholewheat English muffins are made in a stand mixer so kneading is required. After gently rising in a warm place, they get cooked stove-top in a skillet pan until golden on the outside and fluffy in the middle. They are the perfect breakfast treat either toasted or served warm.

I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making whole wheat English muffins since my favourite local retailer discontinued theirs a while ago. They brought them back, but now I see they are gone again which is annoying. I prefer whole wheat to plain English muffins, and I love to toast them on a weekend and eat them with a poached egg or jam. Jam on a muffin is breakfast ‘pudding’ for me.

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They may seem a little daunting but I adapted a Paul Hollywood recipe here. I wanted to find the easiest one possible, and this was it. I also wanted to use my Breville 800 Class Mixer to take the kneading by-hand step out.

I added a bit more yeast than his recipe, allowed a longer proving time, and used my large Breville non-stick electric frying pan to make them which was far more efficient than using a normal pan. I also decided to do a plain version by hand to check that the results would be as good as the ones in my Breville and they were.

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So after the initial mix in my Breville, I popped on the dough hook and let it run on the ‘knead’ setting for 10 minutes while I took a shower. I love the timer on the Breville mixer, you can see exactly how long it’s been going for.

The thing with bread making and all the stages of proving and shaping are to slot it into your everyday life. So find a day when you are at home and have a few other things to do and set loads of timers.

I managed to do the two batches (one by hand and one by machine) while carrying on working and pottering around. I also turned my heater on to help with the proving. Winter arrived and my house was too cold for anything to rise.

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In all English muffin recipes, you will see the need for fine polenta or semolina. They give the muffins their signature finish. However, This is not necessary when using the Breville frying pan as it’s so non-stick.

I love to toast them and see how the slightly rough inside texture soaks up the butter after you have it.

You might also like my easy no-knead ciabatta bread or my easy whole-wheat bread recipe.

Recipe ~ makes 9 whole wheat muffins (adapted from Paul Hollywood)

Wholewheat english muffins

A recipe to make wholewheat English muffins.

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Ingredients

  • 200 g all-purpose flour or white bread flour
  • 100 g whole wheat / Nutty wheat flour
  • 10 g instant dry yeast 1 sachet
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 15 g butter room temperature and cut into small pieces
  • 15 g castor sugar
  • 1 large free-range egg
  • 160 ml milk at room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp fine polenta or semolina

Instructions

  • Place the flour, salt, sugar, butter, and yeast into the bowl of the Breville 800 Class Mixer with the paddle attachment.

  • Lightly beat the egg and milk together and add it to the flour and mix slowly until it forms a soft dough.

  • Replace the paddle attachment with the dough hook and knead the dough for 10 minutes.

  • Place the dough ball into a lightly greased clean bowl and cover it with cling film. Set in a warm place to prove for about 1 hour to 1 ½ hours and until the dough has doubled in size.

  • Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to about 1.5cm thick. And allow it to stand for 15 minutes to relax. Using an 8.5cm – 9cm straight-sided cookie cutter, cut out 8 muffins. You may need to re-knead the last bits to make the 8th muffin.

  • Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper and sprinkle lightly with 1 tablespoon of the polenta. Place the muffins on this allowing space in between. Sprinkle the other tablespoon of polenta over the top. Return to a warm spot for another 30 – 40 minutes to rise a little more.

  • Heat the Breville nonstick frying pan to 8 (medium-low), and then cook 6 of the muffins at a time with the lid on for about 10 minutes a side. They are ready when they are brown on both sides and cooked through.

  • Serve them toasted with butter and jam.

Author: Sam Linsell

* Disclaimer * This post has been sponsored by Breville South Africa. Breville appliances are exclusively available at @Home nationwide.

Easy wholewheat english muffins by Paul Hollywood recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest English muffin to eat? ›

Ideally, choose whole wheat varieties whenever possible, as they provide a higher amount of fiber than English muffins made with refined flour ( 1 , 13 ). To help maximize the nutritional value, it's best to opt for toppings that are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, or minerals.

Are whole wheat English muffins good for diabetics? ›

Additionally, whole wheat English muffins are the best for diabetics as they have a lower glycemic index, higher fiber content, and lower sugar content when compared to other English muffin varieties.

What is the dusty stuff on English muffins? ›

Dust tops of muffins with cornmeal also. Cover and let rise 1/2 hour. Originally Answered: What are the little, almost powder-like, particles that appear on the bottom half of English muffins? It's semolina or polenta and helps the soft dough not stick.

How long do whole wheat English muffins last? ›

How long do whole wheat English muffins last? These last about 2 days at room temperature and 5-7 days in the refrigerator. Store them in an airtight container or sealed bag.

Is it OK to eat an English muffin everyday? ›

English muffins aren't necessarily the healthiest foods out there. They do, however, contain quite a lot of fiber, minerals and B-complex vitamins. Just make sure you choose whole-grain varieties with little or no sugar.

Are English muffins better for you than bread? ›

Is an English muffin better for you than bread? A. English muffins are slightly healthier than bread because they include fewer calories, carbohydrates, fats, and sugar than bread. However, both have a high carbohydrate content, which can offer energy throughout the day, and many nutrients.

What is the first thing a diabetic should do in the morning? ›

Testing your blood sugar is an essential part of managing your diabetes. Test your blood sugar first thing in the morning to get a baseline reading for the day. This can help you adjust your diabetes management plan as needed.

Why does whole wheat bread raise my blood sugar? ›

Thus, the complex carbohydrate amylopectin is rapidly converted to glucose and absorbed into the bloodstream and, because it is most efficiently digested, is mainly responsible for wheat's blood-sugar-increasing effect.

Is peanut butter good for diabetics? ›

Is peanut butter good for people with diabetes? In moderation, eating regular peanut butter (not low-fat) should be fine for people with diabetes. Low-fat peanut butter should be reduced or avoided. This is because the fat content of low-fat peanut butter can be replaced with sugar and result in more carbohydrates.

What brand of English muffin does McDonald's use? ›

In the early 1970s, McDonald's introduced the highly successful Egg McMuffin - a delicious Canadian-style bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a toasted BAYS® English Muffin. Today, BAYS® English Muffins maintain their standard of excellence by using the original Bay family recipe.

Why do English muffins not go bad? ›

Store-bought muffins like Bays English Muffins or Thomas English Muffins, have a long shelf life due to preservatives, but they will still expire after a while. If you have stored your English Muffins in the refrigerator or freezer, they will last beyond their sell-by date as discussed above.

What is the white on the bottom of an English muffin? ›

The small white particles on the bottom of Thomas'® English Muffins are farina. Farina is a cereal food, frequently described as mild-tasting, usually served warm, made from cereal grains. This is used to prevent the doughball from sticking to the oven plate and also to give the product its unique taste.

Should you store English muffins in the refrigerator? ›

What is the best way to store English muffins? You can store English muffins in the freezer if you're not going to eat them for a long time. They do fine in a bread box in a sealed plastic bag for a few days. You can also store them in a sealed bag in the refrigerator.

How do you know if English muffins have gone bad? ›

They'll still be safe to eat but won't taste as good. The most surefire way to tell if an English muffin has gone bad is if you see mold - typically a blueish-green or white color - on the surface. If it smells slightly off or sour, it's also a sign that your muffin is past its prime.

Can you freeze whole wheat English muffins? ›

Keep English muffins in the freezer for up to 6 months.

English muffins, like most breads, last a long time in the freezer. While they can last up to 6 months, it's a good idea to use them within a few months. After that, they can start to develop freezer burn and take on the taste of other foods in the freezer.

Is there a healthy English muffin? ›

A lighter take on our classic Multi-grain English Muffins. 100 calories and 8g of fiber make them the right choice any time of day.

Why are Thomas English muffins so much better? ›

The distinctive taste, texture and flavor of Thomas' English Muffins come from griddle baking. This process, unchanged since day one, uses quality ingredients to create our distinctively coarse-grained, yeast-raised dough. They are split, not sliced, to preserve their unique, toast-up-perfectly texture.

Are English muffins okay for weight loss? ›

English Muffins are often considered a better choice than regular bread for fat loss and managing macros. They also contain slightly higher protein content, which can help you feel fuller. Of course, this depends on what type of english muffins you choose!

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