My ‘English Muffin Bread’ Is the Easiest Bread You’ll Ever Make

This English muffin bread has a satisfying crunch and chew.
My ‘English Muffin Bread’ Is the Easiest Bread You’ll Ever Make
The bread bakes up tall and proud, and slices toast up golden brown with a tender interior. Alex Lepe/TCA
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Classic English muffins are perfect when you want a base for breakfast sandwiches or lots of nooks and crannies to trap butter and jam. But it’s not likely I’ll make them at home since the recipe is pretty involved, requiring two rises, shaping, and griddling the individual muffins. However, when I want something homemade that still gives me the same satisfying crunch and chew, I turn to this English muffin bread instead.

Trust me when I say this is the easiest bread you’ll ever make at home. Just mix yeast with a few pantry ingredients, dump it into a loaf pan, and let it rise just once before baking. The bread bakes up tall and proud, and slices toast up golden brown with a tender interior. Use it for your morning toast or for the crispiest grilled cheese sandwiches ever.

Why You’ll Love It

The easiest bread you’ll ever make. The dough comes together in just a few minutes thanks to a stand mixer, and there’s only one rise before it’s ready to bake.
It makes THE best toast. This bread is designed for toasting, where the flavor and texture really shine. The slices turn golden brown and crisp, perfect for slathering with butter and jam.

Key Ingredients

All-purpose flour: No need for bread flour here; all-purpose will work just fine.
Christine Gallary, TheKitchn.com
Christine Gallary, TheKitchn.com
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