English muffins cooked on a griddle need a ring to hold the soft dough in a neat round as the bottom sets, and these Norpro rings are sized for a classic 3.5-inch muffin. The set of four tin rings has rolled edges that keep their shape and are comfortable to lift with a spatula.
Set the rings on a buttered griddle or baking pan and fill them with dough, then lift them off once the edges firm up. A recipe comes in the box to get you started. The same rings make thick Japanese pancakes, Scotch pancakes, drop scones and crumpets, and they hold a fried egg in a neat circle for breakfast sandwiches.
They also work as a biscuit, cookie or pastry cutter, and Norpro suggests using the finished muffins as a base for mini pizzas to freeze. Tin can rust if it stays wet, so dry the rings right after washing. For other small bakes, see the Norpro nonstick mini madeleine pan, and portion batter cleanly with the Norpro 4-tablespoon scoop.
