Fruit and Spice English Muffins – Lodge Cast Iron

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup whole milk, warmed
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• 1½ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅓ cup finely chopped dried cherries
• ⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots
• ¾ cup water, warmed
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, plus more for brushing
• cornmeal, for coating (optional)