cinnamon raisin muffins (with honey)

Name: Cinnamon Raisin Muffins (with Honey)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup(s) self rising flour; 1/3 cup(s) sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/4 cup(s) raisins, moist, preferably soaked in juice or rum; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 cup(s) milk; 1/3 cup(s) cooking oil; 1/4 cup(s) honey; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Garrison Wayne

La Quinta, CA

Updated on May 10, 2015

Muffins, in general have morphed in to behemoths. They are too large, too sweet, too caloric,..and simply put,...too much. If you look at vintage recipes for muffins (circa 1940's), you will find that muffins were only slightly sweet and were not overloaded with fat. The additions were simple; so was the preparation. The size was standard, there were no giant muffin tins. This recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Muffins is in the spirit of the early muffin. It has a cake-like texture and the subtle warmth of cinnamon. The raisins are complimentary to the cinnamon and the honey keeps them moist. Enjoy.

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Serve these simple Cinnamon Raisin Muffins while still warm from the oven. They are very satisfying with just some butter on them,....but I still reach for the jam,...that's just me.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups self rising flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins, moist, preferably soaked in juice or rum
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup cooking oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make cinnamon raisin muffins (with honey)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Grease a regular sized 12 muffin tin.
Step 3

In a large bowl, measure the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Mix well with a fork.
Step 4

Measure the raisins and set aside.
Step 5

In a separate bowl, measure all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Step 6

Add the raisins and liquid ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula/spoon just until mixed. Do not over mix.
Step 7

Fill the 12 muffin cups half full. Make sure the batter is evenly portioned.
Step 8

Bake at 375 degrees for about 18 minutes. Test with a pick.
Step 9

Remove from the oven a cool in the pan on a rack for several minutes, then remove from pan and continue cooling on the rack. Use a knife to assist in the release. Serve warm with butter. Jam or honey are optional.
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