Homemade English Muffins

These English Muffins are husband and children approved. I made heart English Muffins for the kids, which they liked.

Recipe:

1/2 cup non-fat powdered milk
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp shortening
1 cup hot water
1 envelope or 1 tbsp dry yeast
1/8 tsp sugar
1/3 cup warm water
2 cups all purpose flour sifted
Non-stick vegetable spray
Special equipment: Electric griddle, 3-inch metal ring

Directions:
1. In a bowl combine the powdered milk, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, shortening and hot water, stir until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Let cool. In a separate bowl combine the yeast and 1/8 tsp sugar in 1/3 cup of warm water and rest until the yeast dissolves (about 5 minutes). Add this to the dry milk mixture. Add the sifted flour and beat thoroughly with wooden spoon. Cover the bowl and let it rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat griddle to 300 degrees.

3. Add the remaining 1/2 tsp salt to mixture and beat thoroughly. Place metal rings onto the griddle and coat with cooking spray. Using a #20 scoop (or small scoop for cookies), place 2 scoops into each ring and cover with a cookie sheet for 5-6 minutes. Flip over using tongs and place the cookie sheet over the pan for another 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Remove the rings and let rest on a cooling rack.

4. Before serving, slice and toast or place on the griddle to toast.