Bread Machine English Muffins

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Serves: 8 muffins

Ingredients

 * 1 cup water
 * 3 tablespoons butter
 * 1 egg
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 2 teaspoons sugar
 * 3¼ cups all-purpose flour (or more)
 * 1½ teaspoons dry yeast
 * corn meal (not corn starch)

Directions

 * 1) Put ingredients in the machine in the order listed.
 * 2) Start the dough cycle.
 * 3) When the cycle is finished (the dough should be soft but not sticky).
 * 4) Sprinkle corn meal over your work area.
 * 5) Use your hands to pat the dough into a ½ inch thick rectangle.
 * 6) Turn the dough so that each side gets lightly coated with cornmeal.
 * 7) Cut into 8 rounds (a large scone cutter or a large can works well)
 * 8) When you run out of dough gather up the trimmings and cut more rounds. Place the rounds on a baking sheet, cover and let rise for 20- 30 minutes--until not quite double.
 * 9) Heat a dry cast iron skillet or griddle over a low flame (can use some non stick spay).
 * 10) Cook the muffins about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
 * 11) They should be golden brown when you turn them.
 * 12) Split the muffins with a fork or serrated knife and serve warm.