Saturday, 7 July 2012

Strawberry muffins


Adopted this recipe from Martha Stewart's website. My 2 yrs old love these muffins.
Ingredients:
  • Strawberry Puree : 2/3 cup ( approximately 6-8 strawberry)
  • All purpose flour: 1 1/2 cup
  • Whole milk: 1/4th cup
  • Butter : 1/2 cup( 1 stick)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg whites
  • Pure Vanilla Extract : 1 tsp
  • Baking soda : 1/2 tsp
  • Baking Powder : 1 tsp
  • Sugar: 1 cup
  • Salt : 1/4th tsp
Procedure:
  • Preheat oven at 350F.Line in 12 -cup muffin pan with cup cake liners.
  • Puree 6-8 strawberries in a food processor.
  • Mix together flour, soda, baking powder, salt and sift it.
  • In a small bowl mix milk, vanilla extract, strawberry puree and keep aside.
  • In another bowl soften the butter .I have used hand blender to do it. Once it is fluffy, add sugar and give a quick mix.Then add egg and egg whites one after the other and give a quick mix.
  • Now add half of flour mix and give a mix.Add milk mixture .Mix until it is just blended.Then add remaining flour and mix well.
  • Divide the batter evenly among lined muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 min or until skewer comes out clean.
Cool them and enjoy!!!!

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Jalapeno Cheese Muffins


Recipe Source: Internet

INGREDIENTS:
·         All purpose flour\Maida : 1 cup

·         Sugar: 1/2 tablespoon

·         Baking powder : 1/2tablespoon

·         Baking soda : 1/4th teaspoon

·         Salt: 1/4th teaspoon

·         Unsalted butter : 1/4th cup(melted)

·         Yogurt : 1/2 cup

·         Egg: 1

·         Minced onion: 1 tablespoon

·         Chopped Jalapeno pepper :1(or more as per spicelevel)

·         Grated Cheddar Cheese : 1/2 cup
Procedure:
·         Mix together maida, sugar, baking powder,baking soda, chopped onion thoroughly. Add cheddar cheese and give a quick mix.

·         In another bowl,add beaten egg, melted butter, yogurt,chopped green chilies and mix well.

·         Slowly add egg mixture to dry ingredients and mix together.

·         Line in muffin pan with baking paper cups, fill the cups with batter.

·         Turn on the oven to 400F.Bake muffins for 15-20 min. 

Cool them and serve.