English Muffins – Bruno Albouze – THE REAL DEAL

Summary

In this video, the creator shares a special English muffin recipe inspired by their time in Paris at the Hotel Ritz. They start by preparing a liquid leaven with water, milk, flour, and yeast, allowing it to ferment. The dough is mixed with eggs, butter, flour, and salt, then portioned and shaped into individual muffins. After proofing the dough, it’s baked at 450°F, with the result being perfect English muffins. The creator promises future recipes and encourages viewers to follow them on social media for more cooking content.

Takeaways

• 🍞 English muffins are the focus of this recipe, a breakfast treat with multiple interpretations.
• 🥛 The first step involves making a liquid leaven, a mixture of equal parts liquid and flour with yeast, which ferments for 90 minutes.
• ⏳ Let the leaven ferment until bubbles and cracks appear on the surface, improving the flavor and texture.
• 🍳 Next, crack an egg into the dough mix, adding flour, butter, and salt before mixing for about seven minutes.
• 🍞 Cut the dough into two equal portions and divide each into 10 individual pieces.
• 🚀 Work quickly, as the dough is alive and needs to be shaped and arranged fast on a floured surface.
• 🍩 Place the dough in greased English muffin rings, cover, and let them proof for 45 minutes.
• 🌽 Sprinkle semolina or cornmeal on top, then bake at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes, finishing uncovered if needed.
• 📖 The full recipe can be found on the creator's blog, and viewers are encouraged to follow them on social media.
• ✨ Future recipes using the muffins are teased, adding a sense of excitement for upcoming content.

Q & A

What is the main ingredient referred to as 'liquid lava' in the recipe?

The 'liquid lava' is a mixture of one part lukewarm water or milk and one part flour mixed with yeast.

How long does the liquid leaven need to ferment before proceeding with the recipe?

The liquid leaven needs to ferment for 90 minutes or until bubbles and cracks appear from the center.

What is the significance of the bubbles and cracks in the leaven?

The bubbles and cracks indicate that the yeast has been active and has improved the texture and flavor of the dough.

How many eggs are used in this English muffin recipe?

One egg is cracked straight into the mixture.

What other ingredients are added to the dough after the egg?

The remaining ingredients added to the dough are flour, butter, and salt.

How long should the dough be mixed after all ingredients are combined?

The dough should be mixed for about seven minutes or until it comes off the size of the ball.

What does 'magnifique' mean and why is it used in the script?

'magnifique' is French for 'magnificent' and is used to express satisfaction with the appearance of the dough.

How should the dough be divided and shaped before baking?

The dough should be cut into two equal portions, shaped into logs, and then divided into ten individual portions each.

What is the purpose of arranging the dough into English muffin rings or tart rings?

The rings help to shape the English muffins into their characteristic round form with a distinct edge.

What is the recommended baking temperature and time for the English muffins?

The muffins should be baked at 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius) for about 15 minutes, and then finished uncovered for a few more minutes if needed.

What does the phrase 'the dough is alive' imply in the context of this recipe?

The phrase 'the dough is alive' implies that the dough is still fermenting and changing, so it's important to work quickly to shape and bake it before it becomes too difficult to handle.

What social media platforms is the chef encouraging viewers to follow for updates?

The chef encourages viewers to follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.