What is English Bread?

English bread is a classic British breakfast item. It’s a small bread with a thick crust, traditionally made with yeast. The flour is usually enriched with cornmeal or wholemeal flour. The milk, oil, and butter are mixed together and allowed to warm for 10 minutes. The ingredients are then stirred into the flour to make a soft dough. Then the dough is kneaded by hand or with an electric mixer. It’s baked for 25 minutes at 400 degrees F, until the top sounds hollow.

English muffins are made from a yeasted dough. The dough is usually shaped using a crumpet ring or by hand. After baking, they’re halved and buttered. A common topping for English muffins is jam or sugar. The traditional recipe for this bread calls for a glaze. It is often served with a tangy or sweet spread. To serve, it’s best to allow it to cool completely.

The dough should be risen until it can be pushed over the edges of the pan. This should take about 30 minutes. Then, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pans on the middle rack and bake for 30 minutes. Brush with half the melted butter and return to the oven for 10 more minutes. Then, serve warm. You can also serve it with jam, honey, and other toppings.