Recipe Beakdown

Fruit Muffins

Instructions

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-18 minutes
Servings: 12



Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (Gas Mark 6). Place muffin cases in a 12 cup muffin tin.

2. If using berries, wash and drain well.

3. Weigh out and sieve the flour, caster sugar and bicarbonate of soda into a large mixing bowl.

4. Beat the eggs in a bowl and then add the oil.

5. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the egg/oil mixture.

6. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Do not over mix.

7. Fold in the filling ingredients of your choice.

8. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases (about two-thirds full).

9. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes until well risen and golden brown.

10. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

270g (10oz) self-raising flour

160g (6oz) caster sugar

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

80ml vegetable oil

2 eggs

150ml (¼ pint) semi-skimmed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fillings:

160g (6oz) blueberries

OR

160g (6oz) raspberries

Zest of 1 lemon

OR

1 small apple (grated)

2 tablespoon sultanas

½ teaspoon of mixed spice or cinnamon

OR

1 large ripe banana (peeled and mashed)

2 tablespoons chocolate chips