Easy wholewheat english muffins by Paul Hollywood recipe (2024)

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These easy wholewheat English muffins are made in a stand mixer so kneading is required. After gently rising in a warm place, they get cooked stove-top in a skillet pan until golden on the outside and fluffy in the middle. They are the perfect breakfast treat either toasted or served warm.

I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making whole wheat English muffins since my favourite local retailer discontinued theirs a while ago. They brought them back, but now I see they are gone again which is annoying. I prefer whole wheat to plain English muffins, and I love to toast them on a weekend and eat them with a poached egg or jam. Jam on a muffin is breakfast ‘pudding’ for me.

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They may seem a little daunting but I adapted a Paul Hollywood recipe here. I wanted to find the easiest one possible, and this was it. I also wanted to use my Breville 800 Class Mixer to take the kneading by-hand step out.

I added a bit more yeast than his recipe, allowed a longer proving time, and used my large Breville non-stick electric frying pan to make them which was far more efficient than using a normal pan. I also decided to do a plain version by hand to check that the results would be as good as the ones in my Breville and they were.

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So after the initial mix in my Breville, I popped on the dough hook and let it run on the ‘knead’ setting for 10 minutes while I took a shower. I love the timer on the Breville mixer, you can see exactly how long it’s been going for.

The thing with bread making and all the stages of proving and shaping are to slot it into your everyday life. So find a day when you are at home and have a few other things to do and set loads of timers.

I managed to do the two batches (one by hand and one by machine) while carrying on working and pottering around. I also turned my heater on to help with the proving. Winter arrived and my house was too cold for anything to rise.

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In all English muffin recipes, you will see the need for fine polenta or semolina. They give the muffins their signature finish. However, This is not necessary when using the Breville frying pan as it’s so non-stick.

I love to toast them and see how the slightly rough inside texture soaks up the butter after you have it.

You might also like my easy no-knead ciabatta bread or my easy whole-wheat bread recipe.

Recipe ~ makes 9 whole wheat muffins (adapted from Paul Hollywood)

Wholewheat english muffins

A recipe to make wholewheat English muffins.

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Ingredients

  • 200 g all-purpose flour or white bread flour
  • 100 g whole wheat / Nutty wheat flour
  • 10 g instant dry yeast 1 sachet
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 15 g butter room temperature and cut into small pieces
  • 15 g castor sugar
  • 1 large free-range egg
  • 160 ml milk at room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp fine polenta or semolina

Instructions

  • Place the flour, salt, sugar, butter, and yeast into the bowl of the Breville 800 Class Mixer with the paddle attachment.

  • Lightly beat the egg and milk together and add it to the flour and mix slowly until it forms a soft dough.

  • Replace the paddle attachment with the dough hook and knead the dough for 10 minutes.

  • Place the dough ball into a lightly greased clean bowl and cover it with cling film. Set in a warm place to prove for about 1 hour to 1 ½ hours and until the dough has doubled in size.

  • Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to about 1.5cm thick. And allow it to stand for 15 minutes to relax. Using an 8.5cm – 9cm straight-sided cookie cutter, cut out 8 muffins. You may need to re-knead the last bits to make the 8th muffin.

  • Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper and sprinkle lightly with 1 tablespoon of the polenta. Place the muffins on this allowing space in between. Sprinkle the other tablespoon of polenta over the top. Return to a warm spot for another 30 – 40 minutes to rise a little more.

  • Heat the Breville nonstick frying pan to 8 (medium-low), and then cook 6 of the muffins at a time with the lid on for about 10 minutes a side. They are ready when they are brown on both sides and cooked through.

  • Serve them toasted with butter and jam.

Author: Sam Linsell

* Disclaimer * This post has been sponsored by Breville South Africa. Breville appliances are exclusively available at @Home nationwide.

Easy wholewheat english muffins by Paul Hollywood recipe (2024)

FAQs

Which English muffin is the healthiest? ›

Whole wheat English muffins may be especially beneficial for maintaining a moderate weight. Not only do they contain more fiber than other varieties, but studies suggest that a higher intake of whole grains may be linked to a lower body weight and a lower body mass index ( 1 , 7 ).

Are Thomas whole wheat English muffins healthy? ›

Whole wheat English muffins contain more fiber, less calories, and less sugar than other English muffin varieties. Whole wheat English muffins also fit well into different diets, including diabetic and weight loss diets.

Are English muffins healthier than whole wheat bread? ›

English muffins are slightly lower in calories than bread, at 127 calories per muffin versus 157 calories in two slices of wheat bread. For both foods, the majority of these calories come from carbohydrates, an efficient source of fuel for your brain, muscles and other tissues.

Why are Thomas English muffins so good? ›

The distinctive taste, texture and flavor of Thomas' English Muffins come from griddle baking. This process, unchanged since day one, uses quality ingredients to create our distinctively coarse-grained, yeast-raised dough. They are split, not sliced, to preserve their unique, toast-up-perfectly texture.

Is it OK to eat an English muffin everyday? ›

English muffins aren't necessarily the healthiest foods out there. They do, however, contain quite a lot of fiber, minerals and B-complex vitamins. Just make sure you choose whole-grain varieties with little or no sugar. Consider cooking them at home to have full control over the ingredients used.

Which is healthier a croissant or an English muffin? ›

If you are looking for a healthier breakfast option compared to croissants, brioche, crescent rolls, and Danish pastries, English muffins are a great choice. Unlike laminated pastries, English muffins do not contain as much fat because the butter content is lower.

Which is healthier, bagel or English muffin? ›

If you need your carb fix in the morning, opt for an english muffin instead of a bagel. A typical bagel as around 300 calories and 57 grams of carbs. An english muffin contains only 134 calories and 26 grams of carbs.

Are English muffins good for high blood pressure? ›

Whole grain bread, bagels and english muffins

These whole-grain breakfast foods are a great source of healthy nutrients such as potassium and fiber which are linked to lowering blood pressure.

What is a good substitute for English muffins? ›

A bagel, with its dense, chewy interior and shiny crust, makes a suitable replacement, especially when toasted. For those seeking a yeast-leavened bread with a soft consistency, gugelhupf—particularly the plain variety—serves as an effective alternative for savory applications.

What is the white stuff on Thomas English muffins? ›

The small white particles on the bottom of Thomas'® English Muffins are farina. Farina is a cereal food, frequently described as mild-tasting, usually served warm, made from cereal grains. This is used to prevent the doughball from sticking to the oven plate and also to give the product its unique taste.

What is the most popular brand of English muffins? ›

Thomas'

What are the black specks on Thomas English muffins? ›

Indicators of spoilage in English muffins include an off smell and the presence of mold. The distinct fresh scent of the muffins will diminish, and any signs of green or black spots indicate mold growth, suggesting they are no longer safe for consumption.

Which is better, Thomas or Bays English muffins? ›

English muffins have a superior flavor to Wolferman's, Thomas' Original English Muffins, and a few other brands. Bays English muffins were found to have a balance of moist, flakey, and crunchy textures. Epicurious found that this balance was what helped Bays English Muffins pair well with both sweet and savory options.

Are plain English muffins healthy? ›

English muffins are not a significant source of vitamins or minerals. However, you will get small amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, selenium, folate, and niacin. You'll also benefit from small amounts of manganese and phosphorus.

Is an English muffin better for you than a biscuit? ›

To get the benefits of long-lasting energy and fullness from these sandwiches look for those made with English muffins, flatbread or tortillas instead of biscuits. They are usually at least 100 calories lighter and much lower in saturated fat and sodium than biscuit-based sandwiches.

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