English muffins

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons sugar

Pinch of salt

1 egg

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 package yeast

1/4 cup water

3 1/2-4 cups flour

Cornmeal

Scald milk; stir in salt and sugar until dissolved. Stir in melted butter and cool. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water and add egg. Add all liquids to flour. Knead dough. Put in bowl for two hours to rise. Dough should double in size. Punch down and knead for two minutes. Roll out on surface dusted with cornmeal to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Cut into pieces with 3 1/2- to 4-inch cutter. Sprinkle baking sheet with cornmeal and let rise until double. Cook on griddle at 375 degrees for eight minutes per side.