Tree Nut Free Whole Wheat Sourdough English Muffins
Homemade sourdough English muffins made with whole wheat flour are one of those kitchen projects that feel almost magical once you pull them off. The overnight ferment does most of the heavy lifting, developing a deep, tangy flavor and those iconic nooks and crannies that no store-bought version can quite replicate. Pressing the dough by hand instead of rolling it is the secret move here ā it keeps all those gas bubbles intact so every split muffin is loaded with texture ready to catch butter or jam. The whole wheat flour adds a nutty, hearty depth without making the muffins dense, and the cornmeal crust gives each one a satisfying, slightly crisp exterior. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress ā just straightforward pantry staples doing their best work. Cooking them low and slow on a dry griddle is what gives you that signature golden crust and a fully cooked, pillowy center. Fork-split them while they're still slightly warm and you'll understand immediately why people make these on repeat.
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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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