Soy Free Whole Wheat Sourdough English Muffins
Homemade English muffins are one of those kitchen projects that feel almost magical ā you start with a handful of simple ingredients and end up with something that puts every store-bought version to shame. These are built on an active sourdough starter and a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, giving them a hearty, nutty depth alongside that classic tangy flavor. The overnight ferment does most of the heavy lifting, so the hands-on effort is minimal even though the results taste genuinely artisan. Pressing the dough by hand rather than rolling it is the key move here ā it protects all those gas bubbles that become the legendary nooks and crannies once the muffins hit the griddle. Cooking them low and slow on a dry cast iron skillet builds a beautifully deep golden crust on both sides without any fuss. The fork-split finish is the final touch that makes every crevice ready to catch melted butter or jam. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of soy, so there is no label-reading required ā just straightforward, wholesome baking from start to finish.
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8 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration, fed and bubbly)
- Ā¾ cup warm water (about 90Ā°f / 32Ā°c)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl
For cooking
- 3 tbsp cornmeal, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, warm water, and honey until combined. Add the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt, then drizzle in 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir with a sturdy spoon or your hand until a shaggy dough forms with no dry flour remaining.
- 2
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6ā8 minutes until smooth, slightly tacky, and elastic ā it should spring back slowly when poked. Lightly coat the mixing bowl with olive oil, return the dough to the bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
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