[header] How to make an egg mcmuffin [title] Toast the english muffin. [step] Split 1 english muffin in half and spread 1 teaspoon of butter over each half of the muffin. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the english muffin halves with the butter side down. 
Toast the muffin halves for 3 to 4 minutes, so they become golden and a little crisp. Remove the toasted muffin halves to a sheet of aluminum foil so the buttered sides are facing up.