Soaked Spelt Engish Muffins Recipes

SOAKED SPELT ENGISH MUFFINS

Steps:

• Combine spelt, kefir and honey, mix well. Let soak on counter about 12 hours.
• Combine baking soda, baking powder and salt. Sprinkle over soaking flour, mix well.
• Heat skillet to medium (about 275 degrees). Form dough into rustic biscut shapes. Place on dry, preheated skillet. Cook 4 minutes, carefully flip and cook 4 minutes on second side.
• Split with a fork, serve warm. Toast to reheat.

ENGLISH MUFFINS

Steps:

• Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the milk, yeast mixture, shortening and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add salt and rest of flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise.
• Punch down. Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut rounds with biscuit cutter, drinking glass, or empty tuna can. Sprinkle waxed paper with cornmeal and set the rounds on this to rise. Dust tops of muffins with cornmeal also. Cover and let rise 1/2 hour.
• Heat greased griddle. Cook muffins on griddle about 10 minutes on each side on medium heat. Keep baked muffins in a warm oven until all have been cooked. Allow to cool and place in plastic bags for storage. To use, split and toast. Great with orange butter, or cream cheese and jam.

SOAKED GRAIN MUFFINS OR QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Put first 4 ingredients into blender in order and blend for 3 minutes on high (1 1/2 minutes in a Vitamix).
• Cover and let stand on counter for at least 7 hours, overnight, or 12 hours.
• After soaking, add salt, soda, powder and eggs. Blend until mixed. Stir in any additions.
• Put into prepared muffin pans and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
• Mini muffins: Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Loaves: bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes or until tests done. (makes 2 loaves).
• Additions:.
• ~For Blueberry/Millet: 2 C blueberries, 2 t cinnamon, 1/2 C millet.
• ~For Banana: 4-6 mashed bananas, 2 t cinnamon,,1/2 C - 1 C walnuts.
• ~For Carrot or Zucchini: 2 C grated carrot or zucchini, 2 t cinnamon, 1/2 c - 1 C oats.
• ~ For Chocolate: 6-7 T cocoa powder, 1-2 C chocolate chips.
• ~ For Apple: 2 diced apples, 2 t cinnamon, 1 t nutmeg, optional.
• ~ For Poppyseed: 4 T poppy seeds, 2 t vanilla.
• ~For Pumpkin: 2 C pureed pumpkin, 2 t cinnamon, 1/2 t nutmeg, 1/4 t ground cloves.

SPELT MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Add the eggs, applesauce or yogurt, vanilla, honey, and buttermilk to the mashed banana.
• Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently stir. Do not overmix.
• Combine the fruit and nuts with the batter.
• Fill oiled muffin cups 3/4 full.
• Sprinkle tops of muffins with additional flax seed meal and bake for 15-20 minutes.

SOURDOUGH ENGLISH MUFFINS

Steps:

• Build the levain:
• In a tall jar or medium bowl, mix the mature starter, flours, and warm water until incorporated. Cover with a lid or clean kitchen towel and leave in a warm place for 3 to 4 hours, or until doubled in size. You can use your levain immediately, or refrigerate it for 12 hours to use later or the next day.
• Make the dough:
• In a large bowl, mix the flours, water, levain, and salt. Using your hands, squeeze everything together and then turn the dough out onto a work surface. Knead the dough using the palm of your hand to push it forward, and then your fingers to pull it back toward your hand. Repeat this process until you have a smooth surface. Don't be afraid to rip this dough while you knead with your palm and then bring it back together again.
• Cover the dough and let ferment at room temperature for 6 hours. Refrigerate the dough for 15 hours more.
• Shape and proof the dough:
• Turn the dough out on to a floured work surface and stretch the dough into a rectangle about ½-inch (1 cm) thick.
• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and dust it liberally with semolina and cornmeal.
• Using about a 3- or 4-inch (7.5 or 10 cm) round baking ring or a cup, cut out about 10 circles from the dough. Place each dough circle on the prepared baking sheet. Dust the tops with a bit more cornmeal.
• Cover the English muffins and let proof at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Cook the muffins:
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
• Dust the skillet with cornmeal and semolina.
• Place the muffins in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown on the top and bottom and lighter on the sides, with darker bits of cornmeal or semolina on top. The time may vary depending on your stove.
• Let rest for about 20 minutes to ensure the inside is fully cooked before cutting.