Mini English Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in small saucepan.
2. 2
   Add water and evaporated milk. Heat to 115 degrees.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in milk mixture.
4. 4
   Place yeast mixture, sugar, salt, egg and 2.50 cups flour in large mixer bowl. Beat with dough hooks at medium speed 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time until dough cleans sides of bowl. (Add as much flour as possible.).
6. 6
   Knead with dough hooks 6 minutes.
7. 7
   Form dough into ball; place in buttered bowl.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise in warm place 1 hour.
9. 9
   Punch dough down and let rest 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Sprinkle bread board with cornmeal, roll dough 1/4 inch thick.
11. 11
    Cut into 2 3/4 inch rounds, place on cornmeal covered surface.
12. 12
    Cover with towel and let rise 1 1/2 hours.
13. 13
    Heat heavy grill or skillet and cook muffins 5 to 7 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
14. 14
    Prep. time does not include rise time (2 l/2 hours total).