Showing posts with label muffins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label muffins. Show all posts

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Pumpkin Muffins



It's Sunday once again which means I'm in my kitchen baking and cooking! The sun is shining bright and warm but it is chilly outside and I actually closed my windows. It is a perfect day to fill the house with the aroma of pumpkin muffins. 

I found the recipe on Pinterest (surprise surprise!) but changed it to suit my needs. I don't think I ever follow recipes exactly as written which means I end up with something perfect for me. 

Pumpkin Muffins
1 3/4 cup flour (I used gluten free of course) 
2 tsp. baking powder
1 pkg. butterscotch pudding, dry
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (I am allergic to ginger so I used 1 tsp. all spice and 1 tsp. cinnamon instead)
2 tsp. ground flax (optional- my own addition)
2 tsp. chia seeds (optional-my own addition)

Mix all of the above dry ingredients in a large bowl. 

In a smaller bowl mix together:
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. milk
3/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
1/4 cup applesauce (I used vegetable oil instead because I am allergic to fruit)
1 egg, beaten

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until almost combined. Add 1 cup butterscotch chips and mix. 

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Check for doneness and cool completely otherwise they will stick to the wrapper. 

I got 15 muffins from this recipe.

 

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Blueberry Muffins

I found a wonderful Blueberry Muffin recipe on http://www.browneyedbaker.com. It is my new favorite and perfect the way it is, but I made a few changes to it to make it more my own.  I will post both!

Blueberry Muffins-Made over by Kali
Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Bake Time: 25 to 30 minutes
1 cup cake flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup natural oat bran
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1¼ cups sour cream
1½ cups frozen or fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons lemon zest (one or two lemons)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F*. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin (or line with paper liners) and set aside.
2. Whisk the flours,oat bran, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl untill combined. Whisk the egg in a separate medium bowl until well-combined and light-colored, about 20 seconds. Add the sugar and whisk vigorously until thick, about 30 seconds. Add the melted butter in 2 or 3 additions, whisking to combine after each addition. Add the sour cream in 2 additions, whisking just to combine.
3. Add the berries and zest to the dry ingredients and gently toss just to combine. Add the sour cream mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until the batter comes together and the berries are evenly distributed, 25 to 30 seconds. Small spots of flour may remain and the batter will be very thick. Do not overmix.
4. Using a large spoon or a cookie scoop sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, divide the batter amount the muffin cups. Bake until the muffins are light golden brown and a toothpick or thin knife inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan from front to back halfway through the baking time. Immediately remove muffins to a wire rack and cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve immediately or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Fresh out of the oven


The yummiest, most tender, sweet, and tangy muffin ever.


Blueberry Muffins from http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/05/31/blueberry-muffins-recipe/Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Bake Time: 25 to 30 minutes
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1¼ cups sour cream
1½ cups frozen or fresh blueberries
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F*. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin (or line with paper liners) and set aside.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl untill combined. Whisk the egg in a separate medium bowl until well-combined and light-colored, about 20 seconds. Add the sugar and whisk vigorously until thick, about 30 seconds. Add the melted butter in 2 or 3 additions, whisking to combine after each addition. Add the sour cream in 2 additions, whisking just to combine.
3. Add the berries to the dry ingredients and gently toss just to combine. Add the sour cream mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until the batter comes together and the berries are evenly distributed, 25 to 30 seconds. Small spots of flour may remain and the batter will be very thick. Do not overmix.
4. Using a large spoon or a cookie scoop sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, divide the batter amount the muffin cups. Bake until the muffins are light golden brown and a toothpick or thin knife inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan from front to back halfway through the baking time. Immediately remove muffins to a wire rack and cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve immediately or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Be sure to check out this blog! Her pictures are wonderful, which makes me want a new camera.