Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins
Serves 8
Directions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tbsp of brown sugar. Let stand for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2Add warm whole milk, melted butter, all-purpose flour, salt, the remaining 2 tbsp of brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins to the bowl.
- 3Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently work with your hands to bring the dough together and form a dough ball without kneading.
- 5Lightly oil the same large mixing bowl, transfer the dough back into it, cover with plastic wrap, and let it sit in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 6Sprinkle flour on a wooden board.
- 7Transfer the risen dough onto the floured surface.
- 8Sprinkle the dough with more flour.
- 9Divide the dough into 8-9 equal pieces using a dough cutter.
- 10Lightly flour your hands and each section of dough as you fold and pinch it into a secure ball.
- 11Arrange the shaped dough pieces on a lined baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap to let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 12Sprinkle the dough pieces with corn meal.
- 13Place a lightly greased cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- 14Dip each side of the dough ball into a bowl of corn meal before pan-frying for 1-2 minutes per side until a golden brown crust forms.
- 15Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to ensure they are cooked all the way through.
- 16Toast the English muffins and serve with butter or cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup warm water
- 2.25 tsp dry active yeast
- 0.75 cup warm whole milk
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- olive oil
- corn meal
- butter
- cream cheese
Equipment
large mixing bowlmeasuring cupspoonspatulaplastic wrapdough cutterbaking sheetkitchen towelcast iron skilletoven
Tips
- Do not knead the dough; gently work it with your hands to form a ball.
- Keep the dough somewhat wet and sticky to get nice air pockets, sprinkling with flour as needed.
- Griddle the muffins on a hot skillet and then finish them in the oven for extra fluffiness.
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