Baking mouthwatering rye and cornmeal muffins with caraway seeds is a delightful culinary experience, blending the hearty flavors of rye and cornmeal with the aromatic touch of caraway. These muffins offer a unique combination of textures, from the slightly crunchy exterior to the tender and moist interior. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your baking journey, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and helpful tips to create perfect rye and cornmeal muffins that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
RYE AND CORNMEAL MUFFINS WITH CARAWAY
I like to serve these savory muffins, whose flavors are reminiscent of black bread and pumpernickel, with hearty borscht-type soups, smoked fish or cheese.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, brunch, quick, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with the rack positioned in the upper third. Oil or butter muffin tins.
- Sift together the rye and whole-wheat pastry flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the cornmeal and the caraway seeds.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, blackstrap molasses and buttermilk. Using a whisk or a spatula, stir in the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined. Do not beat; a few lumps are fine, but make sure there is no flour at the bottom of the bowl.
- Spoon into muffin cups, filling them to just below the top (about 4/5 full). Place in the oven, and bake 25 minutes until lightly browned and well risen.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 236 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCANDINAVIAN RYE MUFFINS
Lightly spiced and flavored with caraway seeds and crystals of sea salt, these yeast-bread muffins are satisfying without being heavy.
Categories Spring Rye Muffin Bread Spice Caraway Orange Anise Cumin Molasses Peanut Free Soy Free Vegetarian Easter
Yield Makes 24 small muffins
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Stir together yeast, brown sugar, and ¼ cup warm water in a large bowl until yeast is dissolved. Let stand until foamy, about 15 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, discard and start over with new yeast.)
- Whisk together rye flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, zest, salt, anise seeds, cumin, and ½ teaspoon caraway seeds. Add flour mixture along with melted butter, molasses, and remaining ¾ cup warm water to yeast mixture and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add ½ cup all-purpose flour, beating until combined. Add remaining ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and beat until incorporated. (Dough will be very sticky.) Scrape down dough from side of bowl with a rubber spatula and let rise, bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap, in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 1½ hours.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter muffin pans.
- Stir down dough (it will be too sticky to punch down). Divide dough evenly among 24 muffin cups, about a rounded tablespoon per cup. (Grease tablespoon with oil as necessary to prevent sticking.) Let dough rest, uncovered, in a draft-free place at warm room temperature 30 minutes. Gently brush tops of muffins with some of egg wash, then sprinkle with sea salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds.
- Bake until muffins are puffed and a wooden pick or skewer inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Turn out muffins onto a rack and cool to warm or room temperature.
- Cooks' Notes:
- Dough can be made (but not allowed to rise) 1 day ahead and chilled, bowl wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Put chilled dough in muffin pan as directed and let rise 1 hour, then proceed with recipe.
- Muffins can be made 2 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Muffins keep, frozen in sealed plastic bags, 2 weeks. Reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 350°F oven until muffins are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes for frozen.
CARAWAY RYE ROLLS
The caraway and rye flavors really come through in these tender yeast rolls. A crispy golden crust and muffin shape make them an attractive addition to any meal. -Dot Christiansen, Bettendorf, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, caraway seeds, salt, baking soda, rye flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a sticky batter (do not knead). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Stir dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Place in well-greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CORNMEAL RYE MUFFINS
Make and share this Cornmeal Rye Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mammamia 2
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 muffins, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Combine wet ingredients.
- Mix all.
- Bake in greased muffin tins at 400F for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 121, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5, Protein 3.8
SWEDISH RYE MUFFINS WITH CARAWAY BUTTER
Swedish yummy muffins; with the caraway butter or serve as an appetizer--with a spread of Swedish sweet mustard, a slice of Back Forest Ham and a hardy Farmers cheese slice; wrap in foil and bake about 15-18 minutes to slightly melt cheese.
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h40m
Yield 24 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Stir together yeast, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl until yeast is dissolved.
- Let stand until foamy, about 15 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, discard and start over with new yeast.).
- Whisk together rye flour, 1 cup white flour, zest, salt, anise seeds, cumin, and 1/2 teas. caraway seeds.
- Add flour mixture along with melted butter, molasses, and remaining 3/4 cup warm water to yeast mixture and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed 5 minutes.
- Reduce speed to low and add 1/2 cup white flour, beating until combined.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoons white flour and beat until incorporated. (Dough will be very sticky.)
- Scrape down dough from side of bowl with a rubber spatula and let rise, bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap, in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F
- Butter muffin pans.
- Stir down dough (it will be too sticky to punch down).
- Divide dough evenly among 24 muffin cups, about a rounded tablespoon per cup. (Grease tablespoon with oil as necessary to prevent sticking.)
- Let dough rest, uncovered, in a draft-free place at warm room temperature 30 minutes.
- Gently brush tops of muffins with some of egg wash, then sprinkle with sea salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds.
- Bake until muffins are puffed and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Turn out muffins onto a rack and cool to warm or room temperature.
- Serve with Caraway Butter or as suggested in description.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 21.5, Sodium 126.1, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1.7
CARAWAY RYE MUFFINS
MY FAMILY enjoys the distinctive taste of caraway, and it abounds in these muffins, which use rye flour for a change of pace. I serve them for brunch, lunch or dinner. I often try new recipes, but it's especially gratifying when a new dish is requested over and over again. -Jean Tyner, Darlington, South Carolina
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and caraway seeds. Stir in cheese. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-23 minutes or a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 286.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CARAWAY CHEESE MUFFINS
Steps:
- Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the sugar, the salt, and the mustard and stir in the Cheddar. In another bowl whisk together the egg, the milk, and the butter, add the mixture to the flour mixture, and stir the batter until it is just combined. Divide the batter among 12 well-buttered 1/3-cup muffin tins, sprinkle the muffins with the caraway seeds, and bake them in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden. Let the muffins cool in the tins for 2 minutes and turn them out onto a rack.
CARAWAY RYE MUFFINS
MY FAMILY enjoys the distinctive taste of caraway, and it abounds in these muffins, which use rye flour for a change of pace. I serve them for brunch, lunch or dinner. I often try new recipes, but it's especially gratifying when a new dish is requested over and over again. -Jean Tyner, Darlington, South Carolina
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and caraway seeds. Stir in cheese. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-23 minutes or a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 286.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use freshly ground rye flour and cornmeal.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Feel free to add in other ingredients to your muffins, such as chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
These rye and cornmeal muffins with caraway are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They're perfect for a quick and healthy meal on the go. The muffins are also a great way to use up leftover rye flour and cornmeal. So next time you're looking for a new muffin recipe, give these rye and cornmeal muffins with caraway a try. You won't be disappointed!
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