Fructose Free English Muffins (Stovetop)
Homemade English muffins are one of those kitchen projects that feel far more impressive than the effort actually required, and the stovetop method means you don't even need to turn on the oven. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — milk, flour, butter, yeast, and a few pantry staples — which makes it genuinely easy to avoid the hidden fruit-derived additives and high-fructose sweeteners that sneak into so many store-bought versions. That single teaspoon of granulated sugar is just enough to activate the yeast, keeping the overall fructose load minimal while still giving the dough the lift it needs. The real magic happens in a dry skillet over low heat, where each round develops a deep golden crust on both flat sides while the interior stays soft and airy. Splitting them with a fork rather than a knife is the move that unlocks all those signature nooks and crannies, perfect for catching melted butter or a smear of something savory. Once you've made a batch of these, the packaged alternatives at the grocery store are going to feel like a serious downgrade.
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8 servings
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 tbsp fine cornmeal, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it reaches 105–110°F (40–43°C) — it should feel warm but not hot on your wrist. Remove from heat, sprinkle in the yeast and sugar, stir briefly, and let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture and the melted butter, then stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a shaggy, slightly sticky dough forms — it will be softer than bread dough and will not fully pull away from the bowl.
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