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Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and leave in a warm place.
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Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm milk.
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Let froth, then mix in the butter.
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Stir all the liquid into the warm flour and beat well until smooth and elastic.
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Cover and proof in a warm place for 50 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
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Turn onto a well-floured board and knead, working a little more flour if necessary to make the dough easier to shape.
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Round up the dough, roll into a thick sausage shape and slice into 8 to 10 portions, each about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inch thick.
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Shape each one into a round with straight sides.
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Put onto a greased baking sheet.
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Cover (use greased plastic wrap) and put in a warm place to proof for 30-40 minutes or until springy to the touch.
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Leave room for expansion and be careful not to over-proof, as the muffins will get flabby and lose their shape.
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Warm and grease the bakestone lightly.
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Lift the muffins carefully onto the bakestone and cook over very moderate heat (about 350-degrees) for 8-10 minutes until pale gold underneath.
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Turn and cook the other side.
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Wrap in a cloth and keep warm if cooking in batches.
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To serve, insert a knife in the side, pull the top and bottom slightly apart, and insert slivers of butter.
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Apple butter ain't bad either.
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Enjoy.
