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Easy Whole wheat English muffins with raisins

These Easy Whole Wheat English Muffins with Raisins are a delightful breakfast treat, perfect for toasting and topping!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:
  • 1/3 cup raisins or sultanas soaked
  • 2 tsp active dry or instant yeast
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking bicarbonate soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 4 Tbsp butter divided
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or Greek-style yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 pinch semolina flour or fine polenta for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Soak the raisins in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, honey, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, cake flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with yogurt. Add yeast mixture and stir.
  5. Step 5: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in soaked raisins.
  6. Step 6: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  7. Step 7: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour.
  8. Step 8: Punch down the dough, divide into 8 pieces, and shape into muffins. Dust with semolina or polenta.
  9. Step 9: Place muffins on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Step 10: Heat a skillet over low to medium heat. Melt remaining butter and cook muffins for 7-10 minutes on each side.
  11. Step 11: Cool on a wire rack. Slice and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • You can freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • Toast from frozen or let thaw at room temperature before serving.