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United Kingdom Β· Northern Europe

English Muffin

Also known as Muffin

A yeasted disc griddle-baked in a ring, split by fork rather than knife specifically to preserve the craggy nooks and crannies that catch melted butter.

Method
Griddle (Ring-Baked)
Hydration
75%
water to flour
Glycemic index
77
High GI
Energy
265 kcal
per 100 g

Sensory profile

sourness
3
sweetness
1
crispiness
3
chewiness
5
aroma
5
moistness
6

Scale 0–10

Nutrition

per 100 g
Energy265 kcal
Protein8.6 g
Carbohydrates51 g
of which sugars2 g
Fat1.8 g
Fiber2.3 g
Sodium460 mg

Typical values; recipes vary.

Texture

  • Cornmeal-dusted sides
  • Craggy 'nooks and crannies'

Typical ingredients

  • Wheat Flour
  • Milk
  • Yeast
  • Salt
  • Sugar

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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

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