Muffins muffins muffins

Swan_2

ClutterNutter wrote: »

I don't think I need an answer to that last post! I just made some and used the measuring spoon for the tablespoon of baking bowder, and the muffins I just made have came out looking like muffins! They're not flat at all!
I thought using too much baking powder would have made them more risen, not flat, how strange!
AND my chocolate chips haven't sunk to the bottom! My mixture was really runny so I added some more flour to it, and now the chocolate chips have stayed there and they're not all at the bottom!

well done! :T :T :T

now you've got the hang of the measuring there'll be no stopping you

Miss_Imaginative

savingsara wrote: »

BASIC MUFFIN INGREDIENTS

9oz plain flour
3 tsps baking powder
half a teaspoon salt
4-6oz white sugar
1 egg
8 fl oz milk
3fl oz vegetable oil

I made a batch of muffins today using this recipe and they turned out an absolute treat. I added zest and juice of two lemons, two tsp of honey and some sultanas/raisins and they are light, fluffy and truly yummy. Many thanks SavingSara for such a great recipe!

Miss_I x

lisa26_2

I made Delia's English muffins on xmas eve and we had them toasted with crispy smoked bacon and scrambled eggs for xmas day brekkie......they were divine!! Mum has decided that its a new family tradition and I have to make them every year!!! I had a leftover one this morning topped with fried bacon bits& mushrooms & grated cheese melted under the gril.

Just a tip though....if you decide to make them, the online recipe lists 2oz of lard but doesn't say when to add it. Having trawled through my recipe books I found a similar recipe that said to rub the lard into the flour before adding the milk/yeast mixture.

cookie9

[FONT=&quot][/FONT] Spinach and Cheese Muffins

[FONT=&quot]360g plain flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]220 ml milk 250g cheddar cheese[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 egg[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]130 g baby spinach leaves[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Preheat oven to 170C/ gas 3. Melt butter then fry onion until cooked. Set aside. Put flour baking powder cayenne and cheese into bowl. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]In separate bowl mix milk and egg together then slowly pour into flour mixture and beat with handheld electric whisk until all ingredients well mixed.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Stir in onion and spinach with wooden spoon until evenly dispersed.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Spoon into paper cases until 2/3 rds full and bake for 30-35 minutes.[/FONT]


Taken from hummingbird bakery book -- I did them as mini muffins so cooked them for 25 mins instead. They were a big hit. Used mature cheddar - tasty and I'm not a fan of strong cheese.
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sazzy6

Tooooooo much choice on-line has anyone got a yummy reliable recipe? I've got a cheap chocolate bar, green and blacks drinking chocolate (if that's any use) coco powder and the usual store cupboard items.

I do prefer oil to butter though x

aliadds

Here you go...
275g SR Flour
25g cocoa
150g sugar
1egg
125ml oil
175ml milk
Roughly mix all ingredients but leave a little bit lumpy. To make double choc muffins bash up some chocolate and stir in as well. Bake on 200c for 20 mins or until a skewer comes out clean. You can also use plain flour and baking powder. Makes about 12 muffins

sazzy6

Fab-off I pop back in 30 for the verdict!

aliadds

Can;t wait to hear what you think! I find them so quick and easy to make!:)

kmeast

I have just made some banana & nut muffins to use up some very overripe bananas and they have come out of the oven like rubber on the outside.

What have I done wrong? Have I overcooked them? (they were actually a bit brown when I took them out - but not burnt).

Used a recipe that added the wet to dry ingredients - but not one I have used before.

littleredhen

how long did you cook them for?