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Grandma's English Muffin Bread

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"Like english muffins, slices of this bread must be toasted to taste right. Grandma used to bake this in large greased cans coated with cornmeal, which added to the english muffin appearance. Today she uses non-stick pans." — Stephanie Knewasser

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Original recipe makes 2 loaves Change Servings

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup water

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Directions

Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the dough cycle.
Divide dough into two unequal parts, and shape into loaves. Place in one 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and one 7 x 3 inch loaf pan; non-stick pans are preferable, but greased and floured normal pans will suffice. Cover, and allow to raise until doubled in size.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for about 15 minutes. Grandma bakes hers longer for a more browned and chewier crust.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 30, 2009

i have never tasted such good english muffin bread...followed the instructions for bread machine dough cycle then formed it into a french loaf type loaf ... let it rise for 40 mins and baked in 325 oven for 25 minutes...it rose even more when baking and it is so lite and fluffy and tasty...i sprinkled cornmeal on the baking sheet before i put the dough on it...man oh man...a new fave bread recipe... thanks grandma!!!update...since i REALLY like this bread and make it often i thought i would try and make english muffins from the dough and am i glad i did...i rolled the dough to about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick and let it rest covered for about 10 minutes, then cut out six 3 1/2 inch circles and placed them on parchment sprinkled with cornmeal...rolled up the rest of the dough into a little loaf and put it in my small loaf pan...i put into the oven with the light on and let rise for about 1/2 hour...baked the muffins in the oven at 350 for about 8 minutes and flipped over and baked the second side the same...they also rose abit more while baking...and the little loaf of bread i baked at 350 for about 20 minutes...well am i glad i did that...the BEST english muffins i have ever made...THEY EVEN HAD NOOKS AND CRANNIES and were lite on the inside and a bit chewy on the outside...just as we like them...and the little loaf of bread turned out like the others i made from this recipe...THANKS SO MUCH AGAIN for this recipe...really no need for me to try any others!!!! june 26th...i subbed bu

—smitty

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 07, 2004

Was disappointed that this came out too dense, not like the airy English muffins I know. The holes in the muffin didn't come out big. However, it still tastes good after toasting them.

—Hartini

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Feb 07, 2004

I made the bread in the machine & then shaped it & put it in 2, 11.5oz coffee cans that were well greased and coated with cornmeal. Covered & let rise about an hour & 10mins. Baked at 400- 35 to 40 mins. Stephanie is right..toasted it's PRIMO !!

—SUSIE-CHAPSTICK

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Jul 20, 2007

I thought I had reviewed this bread. My 7yo and I love this recipe, it makes awesome bread. I wouldn't change a thing, execpt to bake in greased coffee cans. Have made many times, a true classic. Thanks Stephanie's Grandma! Origianl review: Lovely bread! I used a coffee can to make part of this, and I loved how the bread came out---the ridges on the coffee can made perfect slicing marks. I also make a regular loaf in addition to the coffee can loaf. (see posted photo)

—opal~/~dragonfly (dana)

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Feb 07, 2004

This is a fabulous recipe! It is so easy and delicious. Last year I made it to give to friends and neighbors with a small jar of jam (and directions to toast) for a holiday gift. I can't emphasize enough to toast and butter each slice. It is so good!

—LESLIE SMITH

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Sep 12, 2005

This is in response to Reviewer Selea. This is Stephanie, this is my recipe & my photo. I baked the bread in a large greased & floured CAN, as I said my grandmother used to do. When it was cool, I sliced & toasted it. It's bread, just baked in a can instead of a traditional bread pan.

—Stephanie Knewasser

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Jan 09, 2005

This is the only bread I make now. Instead of making two loaves, I use one 9x5 bread pan and often times I leave out the cornmeal. It turns out wonderful every time.

—HOMEGAL

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Feb 18, 2007

I forgot to buy English muffins this week. I knew I'd seen recipes on this site for English Muffin Bread so I looked them up. I chose this one as friends from the Quality Cook had made it and rated it well. I can see why this was excellent. I greased the loaf pans and coated them in cornflour. Neither my husband or daughter could believe how much like English muffins this was. Thanks Stephanie's Grandma.

—KEZ

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Nutrition

Calories
64 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
12.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
< 1 mg
< 1%

Fat
0.4 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
2.1 g
4%

Sodium
104 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's English Muffin Bread

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 64
** Calories from Fat: 3

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0.4g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
** Cholesterol < 1mg < 1 %
** Sodium 104mg 4 %
** Potassium 39mg 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 12.8g 4 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
** Protein 2.1g 4 %
** Sugars 0.8g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 12 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.