Makes 12 muffins.
Ingredients
Baking spray (PAM with flour, or Baker's Joy)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp light brown sugar, mixed with 1-1/2 tsp water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1-1/8 cups buttermilk
Directions
Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 325°F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with baking spray, and set aside.
Place flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and raisins in a large bowl and mix well. Add the buttermilk and stir until you have a wet and shaggy dough.
With your hand, knead the dough in the bowl a few times, then empty onto a lightly-floured countertop and knead a bit longer, until the dough comes together in a semi-firm ball. The surface will not be smooth, but that's okay.
Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, and place each ball of dough in one of the muffin cups. Make a small slice in the top of each muffin, and let the dough sit on the countertop for 10 minutes.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly browned on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean.
Allow to cool for 3-4 minutes, then serve warm with butter and jam.