Blueberry muffins

FINALLY. I asked zzz for the recipe that makes those blueberry muffins I like. Cake like texture and a crusty top. Never mind zzz insists that this is not the traditional way of making muffins.

No more careful folding (imagine, 8-10 folds MAX!!).
Just add and swish and add and swirl.

Did i mention that i did this all by myself? INCLUDING the washing up?? heh (OK, besides the muffin tins)

Now, how do i make the crust erm, crustier?

Nutella Muffins

Baking on a weekday.

I Want to Bake!

Chocolate Chunks Nutella Muffins

Baking is addictive.
We were encouraged by the batch of Chocolate Chip Muffins and went supermarket shopping to bake another batch today.

We threw in the mini chocolate bars sitting in the fridge and swirled our favourite Nutella on top of the muffin mix.

The chocolate bars were not suitable for baking but the Nutella did add a pretty touch to the muffins.

And i confess.
zzz did this batch, i merely stood and waited to bite into the warm muffins fresh out of the oven.

Chocolate Chips Muffins

Chocolate Chip Muffins

After the many (mis)attempts at baking scones and bread from the same cookbook, we finally managed to make a batch of decent chocolate chips muffins. The amateur us had better not try to vary the recipes too much before we understand the ingredients better.

Chocolate Chip Muffins (makes 12)
2(1/2) cups self-raising flour
(1/2) cup caster sugar (replace with soft brown sugar if desired)
1(1/2) cup milk
2 lightly beaten eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
150grams unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1(1/2) cups chocolate chips (or liberally!)

Pre-heat oven to 200 degc. Sift flour into a bowl, add sugar to the bowl and stir through the flour. Make a well in the center and in a jar, mix together the milk, eggs and vanilla essence. Pour the liquid into the well and add the cooled butter. Fold the mixture gently with a metal spoon until just combined. Add chocolate chips at this stage. Careful not to over-beat or muffins will become tough and rubbery. The mixture should be lumpy at this stage. Pour into muffin moulds (fill up the mould if you like the 'over-flowing' look). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are risen, golden.

And....Missy Muffins in Amoy Street Food Centre. This delicious Oreo muffin cost $1. For lazy days....:)