Microwave English Muffin Bread Recipe

Skip the oven preheat! This recipe for incredibly easy Microwave English Muffin Bread delivers delicious, homemade bread in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe uses a clever microwave and oven combo for perfectly risen, fluffy loaves. No more waiting for the oven to heat up – get baking!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1353.3 kcal
Protein 89g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Microwave English Muffin Bread

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How to Make Microwave English Muffin Bread

  1. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  2. In a separate bowl, heat 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F) and 1/2 cup warm water (105-115°F) until warm to the touch, but not boiling.
  3. Add the warm milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups more all-purpose flour, mixing until a slightly sticky dough forms.
  5. Grease two 8-inch glass loaf pans and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cornmeal.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
  7. Place the loaf pans in a large, oven-safe rectangular baking dish. Pour enough hot water into the baking dish to come about 1 inch up the sides of the loaf pans (this creates a humid environment for better rising).
  8. Place the baking dish with the loaf pans in a preheated oven at 170°F (77°C).
  9. Let the dough rise for 35-45 minutes, or until doubled in size and has risen to the top of the pans.
  10. Carefully remove the loaf pans from the baking dish and the oven. Place one loaf pan in the microwave and bake on high for 6 1/2 minutes.
  11. Remove from microwave and let cool for 5 minutes.
  12. Remove the bread from the pan and slice. Repeat steps 10-12 with the second loaf.
  13. Wrap the sliced bread in aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

108 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

30g

Carbs

86g

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