We created classic combinations like Blueberry, Chocolate chip, Banana, Honey & Ginger, Apple & Sultana, Cherry & Almond, Lemon & Poppy Seed, Breakfast Bran and then thought of some wilder alternatives such as Strawberry, Balsamic & Black Pepper - i need to try this one!
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| Classic Blueberry |
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| Chocolate chip |
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| Breakfast Bran - delicious & nutritious |
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| Right two: Cherry & Almond / Banana |
The savoury options were a great success...
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| Cheese & Sunblushed Tomato |
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| Black Olives, Pesto & Pine nuts |
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| Courgette, pine nuts & sundried tomato with goats cheese center |
Basic Muffin Recipe (make about 24)
Plain Flour 810g
Eggs 5
Dem Sugar 450g
Sunflower Oil 250g
Milk 450g
Baking Powder 20g
Salt 15g
Additional choice of fruit 400g
Method:
1) Sift flour, baking powder, spices (if using any) & set aside
2) Mix oil and milk together
3) In mixing bowl whip the eggs, salt and sugar until light and creamy. I used a hand whisk for around 8-10minutes
4)Then when egg mixture is light and creamy slowly pour in the milk and egg whilst continuing to whisk.
5) Then fold the flour into the egg mixture - don't over fold as okay to have lumpy bits in muffins
6) Finally fold in your chosen sweet or savoury flavour.
7) Fill your muffin cases a few mm from the top.
8) Bake at 180 for approx 25 minutes - some wetter fillings take a little longer so keep your eye on them and use a knife to check middle and it comes out clean.
Enjoy. I like ice cold milk with the sweet ones and a glass of prosecco with the savoury :-)