Well, let me tell you, this here honey wheat English muffin, it ain’t like them fancy breads you get at the store. This is the real deal, good and hearty, just like what we used to make back in the day. You know, when we didn’t have all them fancy machines and whatnot.
First off, you gotta get yourself some good whole wheat flour. That’s the stuff that gives it that nice, nutty flavor. Not that white flour, that ain’t got no taste. And then, you need some honey. The sweet stuff, you know? Makes everything better. That’s what I always say.
Now, I ain’t no fancy baker with all them measuring cups and scales. I just eyeball it. But I’ll tell you what I do. You take a big bowl, and you put in some of that flour. Maybe like, a couple handfuls. Then, you make a little well in the middle, like a little hole.
- whole wheat flour, the good stuff
- honey, the sweet stuff
- water, gotta have that
- yeast, to make it rise
- salt, just a pinch
Then you pour in some warm water. Not too hot, mind you, or you’ll kill the yeast. You want it just warm enough to wake them little fellas up. Then, you sprinkle in some yeast. That’s what makes the bread rise, you see. Gotta have that. And a pinch of salt. Just a pinch, mind you. Don’t want it too salty.
Then, you drizzle in that honey. Just a good glug. And then you start mixing. I just use my hands, get right in there. It’s gonna be sticky, but that’s alright. Just keep mixing until it all comes together. It’s a workout, I tell ya. My arms used to get so tired! But it’s worth it.
Once it’s all mixed up, you gotta let it sit. Just cover it up with a cloth, and let it rest. That’s when the magic happens. The yeast starts working, and the dough starts to rise. It’s like watching a little miracle, I swear. Gotta let it sit for a good while, maybe an hour or so. You want it to double in size, you see.
After it’s risen, you gotta punch it down. Just give it a good whack. Gets all the air out. Then you gotta shape it into little rounds. Like little balls. I just pinch off pieces of dough and roll them in my hands. They ain’t gotta be perfect. We ain’t fancy here, remember?
Then you need something flat to cook them on. We used to use a griddle, but you can use a frying pan if you ain’t got one. Just put a little bit of oil or butter on there, so they don’t stick. And then you cook them on each side, until they’re nice and brown. These honey wheat English muffins just need a little time to get golden and toasted.
The honey and whole wheat flour make it taste so good. Not like those store bought things. They were always so bland. These honey wheat English muffins, they got flavor. They got character.
And there you have it. Honey wheat English muffins. Just like we used to make them. Simple, tasty, and good for you too. None of that fancy stuff. Just good, honest bread. Now, they ain’t perfect, mind you. But they’re made with love. And that’s what matters, ain’t it?
When they are done, you can eat them right away, while they’re still warm. We used to put butter and jam on them. Oh, that was a treat! And if you got any leftover, you can save them for later. They’re good toasted too. But I doubt there will be any left. These honey wheat English muffins are so popular!
This is how you make real honey wheat English muffins. Some folks might say it’s too much work, and maybe it is. I mean it’s a lot of mixing, letting it rise, punching it down. This process takes time and it’s not easy to get this done like them machines in the factories. But I always say, if you want the best, you gotta put in the work. And trust me, when you take that first bite, you’ll know it was worth it.
The other day, my neighbor, she tried to make these with that quick bread mix. Said it was easier. Well, I tried one, and let me tell you, it just wasn’t the same. It didn’t have that same chewy texture, that same wholesome flavor. It’s like comparing a plastic flower to a real one. Sure, it might look similar, but it ain’t got no soul. This honey wheat English muffin recipe is like that real flower. And those store-bought things, they’re like plastic flowers.
You see this is real honey wheat English muffin, not something else. Just like the old days. Simple. Honest. Good. You can’t beat that.
