English Fruit Muffins (Bread Machine)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Delicious English Fruit Muffins recipe for breakfast or snack time
in Bakery

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons dried yeast
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 cup sultana
cornmeal

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
257
Sugar
15g
Fat
5g
English Fruit Muffins are a traditional bakery item in England that is enjoyed with hot tea or coffee for breakfast or midday snack. They are loaded with sultanas and mixed spice, which adds warmth and flavor to these soft and fluffy muffins. This recipe uses a bread machine to make the dough quickly and painlessly. The dough is left to rise and then baked to golden perfection in muffin cups. These muffins are perfect for busy mornings when you want something quick and easy to eat before you head out. They are also great for afternoon tea with friends and family.

Instructions

1.In a bread machine, add milk, softened butter, egg, salt, sugar, and flour.
2.Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and add yeast.
3.Select the dough cycle on the bread machine and start the process.
4.When the machine beeps, add mixed spice and sultanas.
5.Restart the dough cycle and continue until the machine beeps again.
6.Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
7.Grease and flour muffin cups or line with paper cups.
8.Divide the dough into muffin cups and sprinkle with cornmeal.
9.Leave to rise in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
10.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
11.Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Then, remove the muffins from the pan and cool them further on a wire rack.

PROS

Soft and fluffy muffins that are loaded with sultanas and mixed spice.

Perfect for a quick breakfast or midday snack with tea.

The bread machine does most of the work so it’s effortless to make.

CONS

These muffins are not recommended for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance as they contain wheat flour.

There are no cons to the recipe itself.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sultanas are high in antioxidants, fiber, and iron, which can help strengthen the immune system and improve digestion. Mixed spice contains a variety of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.

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