redfrock Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) As promised here is the recipe I use for my muffins. They come out perfect every time. It is from a book by Susan Reimer called Muffins Fast and Fantastic. I have never used another recipe since. Apparently the success is down to 2 things; the yogurt and the order that the ingredients are added. The book is only £6 but can often be found cheaper. 280g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg 85 - 140g caster or soft light brown sugar 120ml plain yogurt 150 milk 90ml vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional) Oven temp 190 - 200c, gas mark 5 or 6. Makes 10 - 12. 1: in a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, bicarb & salt 2: In a separate bowl (I use a v.large Pyrex jug) beat egg with a fork . Stir in, in the order given & mixing well after each addition, sugar, yogurt, milk, oil & vanilla 3: Add wet mixture into dry. Stir lightly with a metal spoon until evenly mixed, ensuring you s"Ooops, word censored!"e sides & bottom. The mixing should only take about 30 seconds. The batter should have a good dropping consistency . Ignore the lumpy appearance. Use immediately 5: Fill muffin cases 3/4 full (use cases & muffin tin). Bake approx 20 mins until tops are lightly browned & spring back gently when pressed. Berry muffins - add 120g berries, folding into final batter. Do not thaw frozen berries. Bake for an extra 3 - 4 mins Choc chip muffins - add 85g or so choc chips For my raspberry and choc chips ones (I fancied both!) I used 120g or so of frozen raspberries and about 90g plain choc chips You probably won't think they are cooked to look at them because they are so soft when you remove them from the tin but they will be There are loads of fab recipes in this book and to suit all types of diet & allergens. Edited February 5, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thanks Claire as I've been trying various muffin recipes and not done a good one yet. Which oil do you use as I've been also finding mine had an oily taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 I've just been using sainsbury's own vegetable oil. Haven't noticed it taintig the flavour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thanks Claire, must have a look at the oil I've been using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Sounds good - and easy! I'll give it a go at the weekend. Have you ever made a lemon version? I have experimented with adding lemon rind and lemon juice but they don't come out lemony enough for Chris. Perhaps Clare is the best one to ask about lemony cakes? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 there are 5 lemon recipes in this book! I often up the flavouring to suit. I like the lemon & poppy seed ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I have this muffin book - is it the same one? It really is super book and I make a batch at least once a week. So easy as just dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another and mix together (no electric mixers required). I dont actually add any dairy as my daughter has a dairy allergy instead I use water, oil (organic vegetable oil) etc it actually gives substitues in the book. Even without the dairy they are just as yummy and freeze well too. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Muffins-Fast-Fantastic-Susan-Reimer/dp/0952885832/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233871587&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Oooh, another one for my Bookmarks list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I have just ordered the book Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 you'll love it rob. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have that book too I bought mine from Lakeland around 11 years ago, it was only £3.50 then, mind you the book was only 30 pages long The basic recipe then was: 9oz plain flour 3tsp baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3oz white granulated sugar 1 egg 8 fl oz milk 3 fl oz corn oil The method looks about the same but the old book says just 20 seconds of mixing. I think the recipes are virtually foolproof, I've never had a problem and I am a bit slapdash with mixing I haven't made any muffins for ages and am now inspired to go off and make some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I presume you could use melted butter instead of the oil if you felt it gave an oily taste, abwsco. The muffin recipe I use (Delia) has melted butter not oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Well, I made the choc chip and raspberry ones today and they are gorgeous! Chris went into raptures about them. Also, had an email today from Amazon to say that my copy of the book has been despatched. Can't wait... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yummy .... they are in the oven! making just raspberry and vanilla so that ds can take one to school for snack tomorrow.... do you think they would class it as a piece of fruit???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Well, I made the choc chip and raspberry ones today and they are gorgeous! Chris went into raptures about them. Also, had an email today from Amazon to say that my copy of the book has been despatched. Can't wait... Rob Glad to have been of service It just seemed such a logical combination I'm making more tonight - I've just got to try not to eat any of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 mmmm ... they were a bit under cooked, so put them back in the oven for another 5mins.... and now they are a bit sunken... but stilll YUMMY!!!! I think the egg i used was too big, so should maybe have added more flour.... but very easy to do and quite tasty with a large cup of coffee!!! I may have to try another one just to check... i obviously need more practice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Brilliant little book. I like Spiced Apple and Carrot. The Buttermilk muffins are good if you can get hold of buttermilk, 'specially if you add chopped up strawberries to the mixture. Yummy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 They sound delicious Claire I will be giving them a try at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 they are delicious... and what's even better is the boys dont like the raspberry ones and have asked if i can make chocolate ones.... that means i have to eat all the raspberry ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I've just made some and they are I'm diabetic so didn't use as much sugar also added some cinnamon - as well as tasting nice its supposed to help with blood sugar and some white choc chunks. Adam has already requested Banana ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherryblossom Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 These are great. I added less sugar and honey when I made my first lot, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I've been making banana and chocolate chip muffins and banana and walnut muffins....all were delicious Uses up all the brown narnies I love the fact they freeze so I can cook a batch and they last us all week for our pack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
