Recipe: Ok! I've got the Muffin recipe!!!

Ok, here it finally is! Your muffin recipe, as requested. I would recommend trying the crumpet recipe that either Janice or Tracey sent though as they sound lovely! This recipe is just as i thought it would be (like a bread dough) so it sounds right to me! Sorry the measurements are english (not cups) so maybe you'll have to find a converter but i'm sure it'll be worth the effort. Enjoy, and please, if they are any good (i haven't made them myself) let me know so i can have a go at making them too. Thanks :)

English Muffins

INGREDIENTS

1 lb (450g) flour
2 oz (60g) margarine or butter
1 oz (30g) Caster Sugar
2 level teaspoons of dried yeast
1 egg
Half a pint (285ml) of water
Half a level teaspoon of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Place water in a pan and gently heat until luke warm
2) Pour half the water into a bowl and add in the sugar stir until dissolved
3) Blend in yeast, cover and leave to stand at room temperature,(or in a warm place if your home is very cool)until mixture becomes frothy (10 minutes approx.)
4) Sift flour and salt into a bowl, make a well in the center
5) When yeast mixture is ready add to well and mix
6) Put the Margarine in a bowl and beat until it is soft and creamy, add to mixture
7) Add remainder of water and mix to create a soft dough
8) Turn onto lightly floured board, knead until smooth and springy
9) Return to bowl, cover and leave to rise for 1 hour
10) When the dough has risen to approx. twice it's original size, turn onto floured board, knead for 2/3 minutes
11) Divide in two and roll out, cut each roll into 8 equal pieces
12) Shape each piece into a ball with hands
13) Place on a floured board, cover lightly with a towel and leave to rise for another 30-40 minutes
14) Preheat a large lightly greased frying pan, cook the muffins on a moderate heat for 6/7 minutes on both sides until golden brown
15) Once cooked, you can either split them and eat them straight away or wait for them to cool and split and toast them. Delicious with butter!