Step 1

Place all of the ingredients into the bucket of your bread machine. Use the smaller amount of water in the summer, or during humid conditions; use the larger amount of water in winter, or if you’re in a dry climate.

Step 2

Program your machine for basic white bread, light crust. Midway through the second kneading cycle, check the dough; it should be soft, smooth and slightly sticky. Adjust the dough’s consistency with additional flour or water, if necessary.

Step 3

For a true English muffin effect, remove the dough after either the final kneading or before the final rise and roll it in cornmeal.

Step 4

Place the dough back in the machine to rise and bake.

Step 5

Remove the finished bread from the machine, and cool it on a rack.