A dusting of coarse polenta meal on the outside gives the muffins their signature texture and prevents them from sticking during cooking. Unlike traditional bread, English muffins are first cooked ...

Lightly dust two baking trays with half of the semolina or polenta. Using a 9cm/3½oz straight-sided cutter, cut out eight muffins. Place four muffins, evenly spaced apart on each of the dusted ...