Vegetarian Whole Wheat Sourdough English Muffins
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling apart a homemade English muffin and watching all those irregular nooks and crannies reveal themselves. These are built on an active sourdough starter, which means the tang and texture develop naturally over a long, slow overnight ferment ā no commercial yeast required. The combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour gives each muffin a hearty, slightly nutty flavor without feeling dense or heavy. Honey adds just a whisper of sweetness, and a dusting of cornmeal on both sides creates that signature crunch you just cannot get from a store-bought package. The key move is pressing the dough by hand rather than rolling it, which protects all those gas bubbles responsible for the classic open crumb. Cooking them low and slow on a dry cast iron skillet ā no butter, no oil ā lets the exterior develop a deep golden crust while the inside steams through gently. Fork-split them while still slightly warm and you will understand immediately why homemade is worth every hour of the wait.
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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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