Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 2 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp (21g) honey
  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (6g) fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup (80g) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tsp neutral oil

Instructions:

  1. Activate and Enrich: In your mixer bowl, whisk the warm milk, honey, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and smelling like fresh bread. Add the egg and softened butter, whisking until the butter is broken into small pebbles. Note: Small butter bits will melt during cooking, creating tiny pockets of fat.
  2. The High Hydration Mix: Add the flour and salt. Use the dough hook on low speed for 5-7 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides but remains tacky. The dough should be very soft — do not add too much extra flour.
  3. The Bulk Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size. This usually takes about 60 to 90 minutes depending on the warmth of your kitchen.
  4. Shape and Dust: Gently deflate the dough and divide it into 13 equal pieces. Roll them into smooth balls and flatten them into discs about 1 inch thick. Coat both sides generously in cornmeal.
  5. The Second Proof: Place the discs on a parchment lined sheet. Cover lightly and let them rise for another 45 minutes until they look puffy and light.
  6. The Skillet Sear: Heat a griddle over low heat with a tiny bit of oil. Place the muffins on the griddle and cook for 7-8 minutes per side until the crust is deep golden and the internal temp hits 200°F.
  7. Cooling Strategy: Transfer the muffins to a wire rack. Let them rest for at least 20 minutes until they are no longer steaming in the center. Note: This allows the internal crumb to set so it isn't gummy.
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