English Muffins Using Handmade Circular Molds

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   First, make the circular mold with a quart milk carton.

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   Cut open the milk carton, then ut off the bottom part.

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   Cut one side of the milk carton, including the top part, into half lengthwise.

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   Do the same for another 2 sides and make 6 strips (or 8 strips) in total.

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   Cover each strip with aluminum foil.

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   Make them into a ring shapes with the ends overlapping about 5mm, and staple the ends together.

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   Done!

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   You can use them many times until they are worn out.

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   Knead the dough until the surface of the dough becomes smooth.

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    Add shortening after a while.

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    Let the dough rise at 40C for about 50 minutes, or until the dough is about double in size.

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    Divide the dough into 6 pieces and make them into balls.Make sure not to let them get dry, and let the dough sit for about 10 minutes.

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    Reshape the balls again, and coat them completely with corn meal.

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    Place the circular molds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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    Place the dough seam-side down in the middle of the circular molds.

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    Place a sheet of parchment paper on the circular molds and place another baking sheet on top.

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    Press the dough like in the picture with the baking sheet and let it rise again at 40C for 20 to 30 minutes.

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    Preheat the oven.

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    Bake in a 190C oven for 13 minutes with the baking sheet still laid on top.

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    If they aren't brown enough,bake for another 1 to 2 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.