English muffin bread is a loaf version of round English muffins made with baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour, water, milk or buttermilk, and cornmeal. It has the same texture as English muffins and can be eaten with the same toppings. It is quicker to make and can be made in a conventional oven or bread maker. It is versatile and can be used as a base for various toppings.
The English muffin is the loaf version of round English muffins. Both versions use the same ingredients, but the bread is baked in a skillet, while the muffins are baked on a griddle. English muffin bread is cut like regular yeast bread, but has the same “nooks and crannies” texture as English muffins.
The crater-like texture of English muffins and breads is created by baking soda being added to the batter. The batter isn’t kneaded like regular yeast bread, so it’s quicker to make. In addition to baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour, water, and milk or buttermilk make up the rest of the batter. Cornmeal coats the outside of the loaf, just like on English muffins.
English muffin bread is cut up and eaten with the same toppings a person would put on English muffins. Many people enjoy butter, jam, and/or cream cheese on toasted slices. Both English muffins and bread are great to spread with tomato sauce and add cheese, leftovers and bake in the oven for a few minutes. These “pizzas” make great snacks or can be served as a light lunch alongside a salad.
A conventional oven or bread maker can be used to make English muffins at home, although bread maker recipes often use powdered milk instead of liquid. There are also microwave versions. It is often more convenient for a home cook to make bread rather than muffins because only a standard oven and loaf pan are needed rather than muffin rings and a griddle. It also takes less time since, once in the oven, the baker doesn’t need to actively watch the bread baking.
Some people like to serve the English muffin with fried eggs as a kind of sponge, as the texture of the bread makes it ideal for getting the last few drops of egg yolk. Similarly, the slices can be used as a base for a ground beef gravy or sloppy joes. The possibilities of toppings are only limited by a person’s imagination.
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