Comments on: McMake ’em yourself: breakfast sandwiches. http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/ Hot Stuff from King Arthur's Hearth Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:17:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Baker http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-34268 Baker Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:22:19 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-34268 I cooked them on a 2 burner skillet (cast iron) and these remained gummy even though i lowered the heat as suggested and cooked for a very long time. I put them in the oven, but it didnt help much either. I also tried the tuna cans. After buying 6 cans and taking out the tuna, I tried to take the bottom off and realized it was not going to come off with a can opener. I don't know if it was the brand I bought or not, but I wasted 6 cans of tuna and ended up going free form - which was ok since they looked great. I would try these again if you had any tips about how to make them less gummy inside. were they too big? the recipe made 9. <strong>I'm betting you got those new-type tuna cans with the rounded bottoms - I guess you don't like tuna, eh? I should have recommended 8-oz. pineapple cans as well. If you try the cans again, make sure to get ones that a can opener will open, both top and bottom. As for the gummy muffins, perhaps flatten them a bit more, and make smaller ones; it does sound like the ones you made were too big and thick... Hope it works out better for you next time. PJH</strong> I cooked them on a 2 burner skillet (cast iron) and these remained gummy even though i lowered the heat as suggested and cooked for a very long time. I put them in the oven, but it didnt help much either.

I also tried the tuna cans. After buying 6 cans and taking out the tuna, I tried to take the bottom off and realized it was not going to come off with a can opener. I don’t know if it was the brand I bought or not, but I wasted 6 cans of tuna and ended up going free form - which was ok since they looked great.

I would try these again if you had any tips about how to make them less gummy inside. were they too big? the recipe made 9.

I’m betting you got those new-type tuna cans with the rounded bottoms - I guess you don’t like tuna, eh? I should have recommended 8-oz. pineapple cans as well. If you try the cans again, make sure to get ones that a can opener will open, both top and bottom. As for the gummy muffins, perhaps flatten them a bit more, and make smaller ones; it does sound like the ones you made were too big and thick… Hope it works out better for you next time. PJH

]]> By: Lurane http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-31434 Lurane Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:21:22 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-31434 These are terrific!! Everyone loved them. A little time consuming since I was using 2 rings -- doesn't matter they are that good!!! Collecting more tuna cans to use as rings. Only change I made in ingredience -- use all white whole wheat and canola oil replaced butter. I used a long griddle over 2 smallest burners and cooking was perfect. I will try cooking 4 at a time next time. I should have taken Bernadette's advise because now everyone wants me to make them a dozen!!!!!! These are terrific!! Everyone loved them. A little time consuming since I was using 2 rings — doesn’t matter they are that good!!! Collecting more tuna cans to use as rings.
Only change I made in ingredience — use all white whole wheat and canola oil replaced butter. I used a long griddle over 2 smallest burners and cooking was perfect. I will try cooking 4 at a time next time.

I should have taken Bernadette’s advise because now everyone wants me to make them a dozen!!!!!!

]]> By: Vivien http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-29294 Vivien Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:11:13 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-29294 wow, looks so yummy, round cheese + round ham + muffin wow, looks so yummy, round cheese + round ham + muffin

]]> By: Rachel http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-28886 Rachel Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:20:05 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-28886 I've had great success making breakfast sandwiches, but with a twist; I baked a soft flatbread in a 9x13 pan, and split it into a top layer and a bottom layer when it cooled. Then I parchment-ed and buttered the same 9x13, preheated it in a 300 degree oven for a few minutes, then poured in a mixture of about a dozen eggs beaten with a little water. Baked it slowly until it was done, 20 minutes or so? I forget how long exactly. When the egg layer was cooked, I placed the bottom layer of bread on top of it while it was still in the pan, and flipped the pan over so the egg would be perfectly aligned with the bread. Layered with sausage and cheese, put the top of the bread back on, then I stuck it in the oven to melt the cheese enough to keep it together when cut, and I sliced it into individual sandwiches to be heated again when ready. Next time I make it I'm hoping to try a recipe for English muffin bread baked in the 9x13; just have to figure out the proportions. Quick and easy, and still homemade! <strong>I'm coming to your house for breakfast, this sounds delicious! Molly @ KAF</strong> I’ve had great success making breakfast sandwiches, but with a twist; I baked a soft flatbread in a 9×13 pan, and split it into a top layer and a bottom layer when it cooled. Then I parchment-ed and buttered the same 9×13, preheated it in a 300 degree oven for a few minutes, then poured in a mixture of about a dozen eggs beaten with a little water. Baked it slowly until it was done, 20 minutes or so? I forget how long exactly. When the egg layer was cooked, I placed the bottom layer of bread on top of it while it was still in the pan, and flipped the pan over so the egg would be perfectly aligned with the bread. Layered with sausage and cheese, put the top of the bread back on, then I stuck it in the oven to melt the cheese enough to keep it together when cut, and I sliced it into individual sandwiches to be heated again when ready.

Next time I make it I’m hoping to try a recipe for English muffin bread baked in the 9×13; just have to figure out the proportions. Quick and easy, and still homemade!
I’m coming to your house for breakfast, this sounds delicious! Molly @ KAF

]]> By: Bernadette http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-19392 Bernadette Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:07:51 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-19392 Do NOT try these at home! Thomas' makes perfectly good English muffins. They don't cost much, are widely available and take minutes to purchase. And, once you make these, you will no longer be able to eat them. Nor will your family and friends. You will find yourself making double and triple batches and having them disappear in hours. You can eat these plain, unsplit, untoasted, as a sandwich bun. You will never be able to look at Thomas' in the same light again. So, do yourself a favor and step AWAY from the recipe! <strong>GREAT advice, Bernadette. But - argghhhhhhhh - it's too late for me!!!! I already stepped into the... homemade... abyss! :) PJH</strong> Do NOT try these at home! Thomas’ makes perfectly good English muffins. They don’t cost much, are widely available and take minutes to purchase. And, once you make these, you will no longer be able to eat them. Nor will your family and friends. You will find yourself making double and triple batches and having them disappear in hours. You can eat these plain, unsplit, untoasted, as a sandwich bun. You will never be able to look at Thomas’ in the same light again. So, do yourself a favor and step AWAY from the recipe!

GREAT advice, Bernadette. But - argghhhhhhhh - it’s too late for me!!!! I already stepped into the… homemade… abyss! :) PJH

]]> By: m http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-16194 m Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:52:27 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-16194 I am so pleased with this recipe. Used my electric fry pan and found it worked the best for me to put the lid on it.-vent open. that way the inside reached 200 degrees within the right time-more or less. Wonder if some of the problems are, as you suggested,-muffin too thick--my test one seemed to have that problem and slooow cooking inside forthat reason as the smaller ones cooked up as stated. this recipe is tops for all I have tried fjor an English muffin. I am so pleased with this recipe. Used my electric fry pan and found it worked the best for me to put the lid on it.-vent open. that way the inside reached 200 degrees within the right time-more or less. Wonder if some of the problems are, as you suggested,-muffin too thick–my test one seemed to have that problem and slooow cooking inside forthat reason as the smaller ones cooked up as stated.
this recipe is tops for all I have tried fjor an English muffin.

]]> By: Yum http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-3678 Yum Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:18:48 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-3678 These took a loooooong time to be done on the griddle. I ended up baking it in the oven at 300F to finish. When the interior finally reached 200F, the inside was still a little bit gummy-ish, like what sticks to a cake tester when the cake's not done. Am I supposed to let it cool completely and then the inside will solidify more, before I eat it? Is the inside supposed to be dry like bread? <strong>The inside should be moist, but not gummy/sticky/wet. Sounds like your griddle wasn't quite hot enough, or the muffins were a bit too thick. They can be tricky - even though it seems like a pain, it's often a good idea to cook a single muffin first to get the temperature down pat. And, of course, it's fine to finish them in the oven if your griddle doesn't cooperate... - PJH </strong> These took a loooooong time to be done on the griddle. I ended up baking it in the oven at 300F to finish. When the interior finally reached 200F, the inside was still a little bit gummy-ish, like what sticks to a cake tester when the cake’s not done. Am I supposed to let it cool completely and then the inside will solidify more, before I eat it? Is the inside supposed to be dry like bread?

The inside should be moist, but not gummy/sticky/wet. Sounds like your griddle wasn’t quite hot enough, or the muffins were a bit too thick. They can be tricky - even though it seems like a pain, it’s often a good idea to cook a single muffin first to get the temperature down pat. And, of course, it’s fine to finish them in the oven if your griddle doesn’t cooperate… - PJH

]]> By: trollo http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-3293 trollo Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:57:22 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-3293 Maybe that's a stupid question, but I'm from Germany and we don't have any English Muffins... :) So, do you place the muffins in the oven or is that a griddle with internal heat source, sort of like an electric bbq-grill? I don't have that, so could I just use a pan or put them in the oven? <strong>Yeah, it's a griddle with an internal heat source. And yeah - you can definitely use a pan set over a burner. It'll just take awhile due to limited pan space, I'd guess. Do one first to fine-tune the level of heat - should be fine. PJH</strong> Maybe that’s a stupid question, but I’m from Germany and we don’t have any English Muffins… :)

So, do you place the muffins in the oven or is that a griddle with internal heat source, sort of like an electric bbq-grill? I don’t have that, so could I just use a pan or put them in the oven?

Yeah, it’s a griddle with an internal heat source. And yeah - you can definitely use a pan set over a burner. It’ll just take awhile due to limited pan space, I’d guess. Do one first to fine-tune the level of heat - should be fine. PJH

]]> By: yes http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-2915 yes Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:47:22 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-2915 awesome, well done, good idea, me wanty :D awesome, well done, good idea, me wanty :D

]]> By: jaime http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-2890 jaime Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:43:55 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/22/mcmake-%e2%80%99em-yourself-breakfast-sandwiches/#comment-2890 i've been staying in and baking to save money too! i baked 3 types of bread this weekend and didn't spend a dime! now i have something to try next weekend. i’ve been staying in and baking to save money too! i baked 3 types of bread this weekend and didn’t spend a dime! now i have something to try next weekend.

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