Homemade English Muffins

/ 2 ¾ cup all purpose unbleached white flour (strong white flour in the UK) (, you can also sub half of this for wholewheat flour. No more than half though as otherwise they will end up heavy)

salt

sugar

instant yeast (, sometimes called quick or fast action yeast)

baking soda

mls / 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil (, measure in liquid form and make sure it is at room temperature when added. You can sub this for any other flavourless oil or vegan butter)

mls / ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon tepid water

some extra flour for kneading and rolling

Optional cornmeal for dusting