Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Combine 3/4 cup warm water, 2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast, and 1 tbsp of brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  3. 3Add 3/4 cup warm milk, 3 tbsp melted butter, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, the remaining 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and 1 cup raisins to the bowl.
  4. 4Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. 5Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently work it with your hands to form a dough ball, adding more flour if too sticky or 1 tbsp warm water if too crumbly.
  6. 6Transfer the dough back to the lightly oiled large mixing bowl.
  7. 7Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  8. 8Sprinkle flour on the work surface and turn the risen dough out onto it.
  9. 9Divide the dough into 8-9 equal pieces using a dough cutter.
  10. 10Lightly flour the sections and your hands, then fold and pinch each piece into a secure ball.
  11. 11Arrange the shaped dough pieces on a lined baking sheet.
  12. 12Cover them with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  13. 13Lightly grease a cast iron skillet and place it over medium heat.
  14. 14Dip each side of the dough balls into a bowl of corn meal.
  15. 15Pan-fry the English muffins in the skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side until a golden brown crust forms.
  16. 16Transfer the griddled muffins to an oven and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to ensure they are cooked all the way through.

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

Equipment

large mixing bowlmeasuring cupspoonplastic wrapdough cutterbaking sheetkitchen towelcast iron skillet

Tips

  • Do not knead the dough; just gently work it with your hands to bring it together.
  • Keep the dough on the wetter side to get nice air pockets, adding flour or water as needed.
  • Gritter the muffins on a hot skillet with cornmeal, then finish them in the oven for extra fluffiness.