7.Almond Ginger Muffins:
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups(280g) wholemeal self-raising flour(sifted and husks returned), 1/2 cup(90g) brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 3/4 cup skim milk, 1 egg(lightly beaten), 3 tbsp polyunsaturated margarine(melted), 3 tbsp ground almonds, 2 tbsp finely chopped glace ginger, 2 tbsp grated orange rind.
Method:
Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.Stir in milk and egg, then add margarine and mix well.Stir ground almonds, glace ginger and grated orange rind to the flour mixture.Spoon mixture into 12 lightly greased muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked when tested with a skewer and golden.
8.Carrot Walnut Muffins:
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups(280g) wholemeal self-raising flour(sifted and husks returned), 1/2 cup(90g) brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 3/4 cup skim milk, 1 egg(lightly beaten), 3 tbsp polyunsaturated margarine(melted), 155g grated carrot, 3 tbsp chopped walnuts, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
Method:
Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.Stir in milk and egg, then add margarine and mix well.Stir in grated carrot, walnuts and cinnamon to the basic mixture.Spoon mixture into 12 lightly greased muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked when tested with a skewer and golden.
9.Pumpkin Pecan Muffins:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine(softened), 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup mashed pumpkin(fresh cooked or canned), 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
Method:
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add pumpkin and beat well. Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, salt and spices; mix well. Add flour mixture to butter and sugar mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat well after each addition. Dredge pecans in remaining 1/4 cup of flour; fold into batter. Spoon batter into greased muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden. Makes about 18 muffins.
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