Toasted English Muffins

Toasted English Muffins

Fork-split English muffins toasted until craggy and golden, then slathered with butter.

Total 6 min Makes 4 servings Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Splitting English muffins with a fork rather than a knife creates rough, nooked surfaces that trap melted butter and jam. A few minutes under the broiler or in a toaster gives a crisp exterior while the inside stays soft and chewy, making this a quick breakfast or side for eggs.

Ingredients

  • 4 English muffins
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 0 jam, honey, or peanut butter, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. Using a fork, pierce around the circumference of each English muffin and gently pry apart into two halves to create a craggy surface.

  2. Place the muffin halves split-side up on a baking sheet and set under a preheated broiler, or place directly in a toaster on a medium-high setting.

  3. Toast until golden brown and crisp at the edges, 3 to 4 minutes under the broiler or 2 to 3 toaster cycles, watching closely to prevent burning.

  4. Remove from heat and immediately spread each half with butter, letting it melt into the nooks.

  5. Serve warm, plain or topped with jam, honey, or peanut butter.

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    Toasted English Muffins

    Splitting English muffins with a fork rather than a knife creates rough, nooked surfaces that trap melted butter and jam. A few minutes under the broiler or in a toaster gives a crisp exterior while the inside stays soft and chewy, making this a quick breakfast or side for eggs.

    6 min 4 servings 210 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 English muffins
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 0 jam, honey, or peanut butter, for serving (optional)

    Method

    1. 1

      Using a fork, pierce around the circumference of each English muffin and gently pry apart into two halves to create a craggy surface.

    2. 2

      Place the muffin halves split-side up on a baking sheet and set under a preheated broiler, or place directly in a toaster on a medium-high setting.

    3. 3

      Toast until golden brown and crisp at the edges, 3 to 4 minutes under the broiler or 2 to 3 toaster cycles, watching closely to prevent burning.

    4. 4

      Remove from heat and immediately spread each half with butter, letting it melt into the nooks.

    5. 5

      Serve warm, plain or topped with jam, honey, or peanut butter.