

Muffins
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       Blueberry Muffins:

 130g  Heidelbeeren
 250g  Weizenmehl
 130g  Zucker
  3TL  Backpulver
 1/2TL Salz
  1    Ei
  1TL  abgerieben Orangenschale
  60g  zerlassene Butter
 1/4l  Milch ( oder Milch und Buttermilch zu gleichen Teilen )

 Backofen auf 190 Grad (Gas 3) vorheizen.
 Beeren mit 30g Mehl bestaeuben.
 Aus den restl. Zutaten einen Ruehrteig bereiten, Beeren dazugeben.
 12 Formen eines Muffinblechs zu jeweils 2/3 fuellen.
 20-25 Minuten backen. 5 Minuten abkuehlen lassen, aus den Formen nehmen.
 
      CORNBREAD MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup polenta, 1/2 cup self-raising flour, 1 Tbsp castor sugar, 1/3 
cup milk 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 egg 
lightly beaten  3/4 oz butter, melted  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, lightly grease 4 pans. Sift polenta, flour, sugar &
cumin into bowl. Stir in parsley, butter, egg & milk, stir until just   
combined. Spoon into pans and bake for about 25 mins or until lightly   
browned. Makes 4. Suitable to freeze.  
  
      FRESH PEAR MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup golden syrup  
          2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 4 fresh pears peeled & diced  
Dry Mix - 3 cups flour, 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp mixed spice, 4 tsp gr.ginger 

Preheat the oven to 350oF & prepare pans. Thoroughly blend the margarine,  
sugar & golden syrup. Beat in the eggs & add the milk, mix well. Stir in
the  pears. Carefully stir in the previously combined dry mix. Place in 
pans &  bake for 25-30 mins. Makes 12-14.  
Variations: FP with Caraway - Add 3 tsp of caraway seeds to the wet mix.  
FP with Nuts - Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the wet mix.  
FP & Double Ginger - Add 1/2 cup crystallised ginger to the wet mix.  
FP with Raisins - Add 1/2 cup chopped raisins to the wet mix.  
FP with Rye - Replace the flour with 3 cups rye flour & 4 tsp baking
powder.  
  
      BANANA CURRY MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1.1/2 cups bran, 2 ozs butter, 1 cup
milk  1 tsp curry powder, 1 Tbsp treacle or golden syrup, 3/4 cup mashed 
bananas 3 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 tsp baking soda  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Sift flour & b/pdr, stir in bran &
make a well in the centre. Melt the butter, curry pdr, treacle & condensed 
milk together. Dissolve the soda in the milk & pour into the dry ingredients
with  the butter mixture & the bananas. Stir until just combined. Spoon 
into pans & bake for 15-20 mins or until well risen & golden. Makes 16-18 
muffins.  
Microwave Instructions: Place paper muffin cases into a microwave-proof   
muffin tray. Just over half fill each case. Place on a microwave-proof rack
& cook on high power for 2.1/2 to 3 mins or until no wet spots are visible.  

Repeat with remaining mixture. For microwave ovens without a rotating   
turntable, give tray a quarter turn halfway through cooking.  
  
      BEST EVER BANANA MUFFINS  
  
3 large ripe bananas, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/3 cup melted butter  
1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1.1/2 cup flour  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Mash bananas, add sugar & slightly   
beaten egg. Add the melted butter. Add dry ingredients & bake for 20 mins. 
 
Makes 9 large muffins.  
  
      AMARETTO & ALMOND MUFFINS  
  
2/3 cup sour milk, 3 Tbsp melted butter or margarine, 1 egg  
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur, 1 cup sliced almonds, 2 tsp baking powder  
1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups flour  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF and grease muffin pans. Put the first 5 ingred.  
into a bowl & mix well, then add the remaining ingred. & blend until  
just mixed. Put into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12.  
  
      FONDUE CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
1 egg, 1 cup milk, 3 Tbsp melted margarine, 3 Tbsp kirsch  
1 cup grated gruyeye cheese, 1 clove garlic crushed, 1/2 tsp nutmeg  
3 tsp baking powder, 2 cups flour  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Put the first 4 ingredients into a
bowl  & mix well. Add the remaining ingredients & blend until just mixed. 
Spoon  into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12 muffins.  
  
      LEMON-CHEESE & RAISIN MUFFINS  
  
2/3 cup milk, juice & grated rind of 1 lemon, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup white sugar  
1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup lemon cheese, 1/2 cup raisins, 2 cups flour  
1 cup shredded coconut, 1 Tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Mix all ingredients except the flour &
b/pdr. Add flour & b/pdr & mix until just blended. Spoon into pans & bake
for 20-25 mins. Makes 14 moist & tasty muffins. If you can't buy lemon cheese  
then here is a couple of recipes, you can use either in the muffins.  
  
      LEMON CHEESE  
  
4 ozs butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, juice of 2 lemons & grated rind of
1, 2 eggs, 1 pkt lemon jelly crystals (jello?)  
  
Put butter, sugar, lemon rind & juice, water & jelly crystals in a double  
boiler, or put in a basin & stand in a saucepan of hot water. When mixture
is melted add the well-beaten eggs. Stir occasionally until the mixture   
thickens. (Do NOT let it boil).  Pour into hot jars & cover when cold.
Store in refrigerator.  
  
      LEMON HONEY  
  
1 lb sugar, 4 ozs butter, 4 eggs, juice & rind of 4 lemons  
  
Grate only the yellow parts of the lemons as the white pith is bitter.
Strain the juice, beat eggs a little, put all ingredients into a double 
boiler or put in a basin & stand in hot water. Cook slowly until thick & 
smooth.  (This  may take quite awhile, do NOT let it boil). Put into 
hot jars & cover when cold. Store in refrigerator.  
  
      DONNA'S BEER MUFFINS  
  
3 cups flour, 5 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 3 Tbsp sugar  
1 bottle of beer  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Measure dry ingredients into bowl &
pour beer over, stirring to blend. Spoon into pans & brush tops with butter.
Bake  for 15-20 mins. Makes 9 large muffins. Serve hot, a little grated 
cheddar cheese may be sprinkled on top before baking if desired.  
NOTE: Copied without permission from Muffin Mania. As this book is Canadian
I've asked a Canadian friend how large a bottle of beer is over there, she 
says they are small about equivalent to a can of beer here (NZ), about 375 
mls I think but don't quote me on that. If you DO KNOW the size of a
Canadian bottle of beer please DON'T EMAIL me with the information, tell the
newsgroup!
  
      COCONUT-CREAM MUFFINS  
  
2 eggs, 1 Tbsp rum, 3 Tbsp melted margarine, 1 cup coconut cream  
1 cup coarsely shredded coconut, 3/4 cup chopped pineapple  
2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1.3/4 cup flour  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Put the first six ingredients into a  
bowl & mix well. Add the dry ingredients & blend until just mixed. Spoon
into pans, sprinkle a little coconut on top of each muffin & bake for 50-20
mins.  Makes 12 muffins.  
NOTE: Coconut cream is canned & comes from the Pacific Islands, I do hope
it  is available in the States & elsewhere.  
  
      CURACAO MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup melted margarine, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup apple juice  
          1/2 cup curacao liqueur, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup lemon cheese  
Dry Mix - 2 tsp baking powder, 1.3/4 cups flour  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Blend wet mix ingredients & mix well. 
Fold in the previously mixed dry ingredients until just blended. Spoon into
pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 20 muffins.  
Note: Curacao is an orange flavoured liqueur.  
  
          BANANA & BRAN MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine or oil, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs  
          1/4 cup golden syrup, 1.1/2 cups mashed banana   
          1/2 cup milk or yoghurt, 1 Tbsp orange rind  
Dry Mix - 1 cup flaky bran, 2 cups self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda 
          1/2 tsp nutmeg.  
Topping - Equal parts of cinnamon & sugar.  
Preheat oven to 400oF & grease muffin pans. Beat well, all of the  
wet mix ingredients & gently fold in the previously combined dry  
ingredients. Place in the muffin pans, sprinkle with topping and bake  
for 20-25 mins. Makes 12-14.  
Variation: 1/2 cup mixed dried fruits & nuts may be added to the wet mix  
as desired.  
  
                   PUMPKIN MUFFINS  
1.1/2 cups self raising flour, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 cup (firm) brown sugar  
  
1/2 cup drained, mashed, cooked pumpkin, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 tsp salt  
1/4 tsp spice, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 cup sultanas  
Sift flour, salt, nutmeg, spice and stir in sugar. Add sultanas. Beat  
egg in separate bowl, add oil, pumpkin, milk & mix well. Add dry
ingredients  to wet mix and mix with the MINIMUM amount of stirs (over 
stirring will  produce pointy peaked muffins). 3/4 fill muffin pan (grease 
if not using  non-stick pan) & bake 375oF for 18-20mins.  
  
      BLUEBERRY BRAN MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1.1/2 cups milk, 1/4 cup lemon
juice 2 eggs, 1 cup blueberries frozen/fresh/canned (drained),  2 Tbsp honey  
Dry Mix - 2 cups self-raising flour, 1 cup flaky bran  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, grease pans. Thoroughly blend butter & sugar, add   
warmed honey & lemon juice. Beat in the eggs then the milk. Gently fold the
blueberries into the mixture taking care not to break them. Fold the flour 
into the wet mix then place into pans. Bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 12  
  
      KIWIFRUIT MUFFINS - 1  
  
Wet Mix - 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 cup milk  
          4 large very ripe mashed kiwifruit, 1/4 tsp vanilla essence  
          1 Tspn lemon juice  
Dry Mix - 3 cups self-raising flour  
Topping - equal parts sugar & mixed spice (optional)  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans, or line them with muffin  
papers. Blend the eggs, sugar & oil. Mix in the remaining wet mix  
ingredients then carefully fold in the flour. Place in the muffin pans,  
sprinkle with topping if desired & bake for 25-30 mins. Makes 12.  
Variations:  
Kiwifruit & Banana: Add 1 chopped banana to the wet mix & 2 Tbsp of  
extra flour to the dry mix.  
Comment: These muffins are a very pale colour when cooked.  
  
               KIWIFRUIT MUFFINS - 2  
  
3/4 cup white flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup wholemeal  
3 tsps baking powder, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup sugar  
1/2 cup kiwifruit-peeled,chopped; 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk  
  
Sift flour & b/pdr into a bowl, add cornmeal, wholemeal & sugar. In  
another bowl beat eggs, oil & milk. Gently stir kiwifruit into wet  
mixture. Add dry mix to wet mix and stir until JUST combined Spoon into
pans  & bake at 400oF for 15-20 mins. Makes 12.  
  
          BANANA PECAN MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking SODA, 3/4 cup raw sugar  
3.1/2 ozs butter, 1 egg, 1.1/2 tsps baking POWDER  
1.1/2 cups bran, 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts  
2 very ripe bananas, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup plain yoghurt  
  
Sift flour, b/pdr, b/soda into a bowl. Stir in bran, sugar & nuts. Make  
a well in centre of dry ingredients. Melt butter in a small pot or  
microwave. Mash bananas. Lightly beat egg, milk & yoghurt together. Add  
bananas to dry ingredients. Pour melted butter & egg mixture into the  
well & mix with a fork until JUST combined. Spoon into prepared pans & 
bake at 430oF for 15-20 mins.  
  
          BANANA & WALNUT MUFFINS  
  
1 oz butter, 1.1/2 cups flour, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt  
1 egg, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind  
2 bananas, 1.1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup sugar  
3/4 cup milk, 2 Tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp grated orange rind  
  
Melt butter, mash bananas. Sift flour, b/pdr, nutmeg, sugar & salt into  
a bowl. Add melted butter, milk, egg, oil, nuts & rinds to bananas. Make  
a well in centre of dry ingredients & gently stir in banana mixture. Spoon 
into prepared pans & bake at 400oF for 15-20 mins. Makes 18.  
  
         CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs  
          1 cup milk, 1/2 cup yoghurt, 1 tsp vanilla essence  
          1/2 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips  
Dry Mix - 3 cups self-raising flour  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Thoroughly blend the margarine & sugar
& beat in the eggs, milk, yoghurt & vanilla. Mix in the chips. Gently fold
the  flour into the wet mix. Place in pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12-14.  
Variations:  
Double Choc: Add 2 Tbsp cocoa blended with 4 Tbsp of boiling water to the
wet mix.  
Choc & Raisin &/or Pecan: Add 1/2 cup chopped raisins and/or 1/2 cup  
chopped pecans to the wet mix of Choc or Double Choc muffins.  
Chocolate Macaroon: Add 1/2 cup dessicated coconut to any of the above  
recipes.  
  
      FIG MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk  
          1/2 orange juice, 2 tsps orange rind, 1 cup chopped dried figs  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
          1/4 tsp baking soda  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, grease pans. Thoroughly blend all the wet mix  
ingredients lastly adding the figs, gently fold the dry mix into the wet  
mix. Place in pans and bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 10-12.  
Variations: Fig & Ginger - Add 1/2 cup of chopped preserved ginger to  
the wet mix.  
*Comment: I'm not sure if the orange juice is supposed to be the juice  
of 1/2 an orange or whether there was a misprint and it should have been  
1/2 cup orange juice, try the smallest amount and then add more if too  
dry.  
  
      CARROT & RAISIN MUFFINS (1)  
  
1.1/4 cups flour, 3/4 cup creamota (quick cooking rolled oats),  
2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 3/4 cup milk, 1 cup grated carrot  
3/4 cup raisins, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 egg, 3 Tbsp oil  
  
Mix flour, creamota, b/pdr & salt. Stir in carrot, raisins & cinnamon. Beat
egg, milk & oil. Make a well in centre of dry ingredients, pour in liquid. 
Mix lightly. 3/4 fill greased muffin pans & bake at 375oF for 15-20 mins.  
  
      CARROT & RAISIN MUFFINS (2)  
  
1 cup bran, 3/4 cup flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 Tbsp golden syrup, 1 egg  
1 small carrot, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup raisins  
1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup milk  
  
Place bran, milk, golden syrup & egg into a mixing bowl. Peel & grate
carrot  & add with cottage cheese & raisins. Leave to stand for 5 mins. 
Add flour, sugar, b/soda & salt. Mix until just combined. 3/4 fill 
greased muffin pans & bake at 350oF for 20 mins or until well-risen & 
golden. Makes 9.  
  
      CARROT 'n RAISIN MUFFINS (3)  
  
1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs separated, 1 cup grated carrot  
1.1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1 egg white extra, 1 tsp cinnamon  
1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1.1/4 cups all-bran, 1/2 cup raisins, 1 cup buttermilk  
sunflower seeds for topping  
  
Combine oil & brown sugar in a bowl. Beat in egg yolks. Stir in carrot.
Sift  flour & spices together in another bowl, stir in all-bran together with   
carrot mixture, raisins & buttermilk. Do not over stir. Fold in stiffly   
beaten egg whites. 3/4 fill greased muffin pans & sprinkle with seeds. Bake
at 400oF for 20-25 mins.  
  
      AVOCADO MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup margarine, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 avocado pureed  
          1 cup toasted slivered almonds, 1 cup milk  
Dry Mix - 2 cups self-raising flour  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF & prepare pans. Cream butter & sugar & beat in the  
egg. Blend in the avocado & milk & mix in the nuts. Lastly add the flour  
& mix gently but thoroughly until the ingredients are moistened &  
combined. Place in pans and sprinkle each muffin with topping. Bake for  
20-25 mins. Makes 10-12.  
Note: I also add a little grated lemon rind. Almonds may be toasted  
quickly in the microwave or in a dry frying pan, stir constantly to stop  
burning. These muffins are one of my favourites.  
  
      POPPYSEED MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1.1/2 cup yoghurt, 1/4 cup oil, 2 tsp vanilla, 1/3 cup sugar  
          1/4 cup poppy seeds, 2 eggs  
Dry Mix - 1.3/4 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine wet mix ingredients & mix  
well. Add combined dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into  
pans & bake for 10-15 mins. Makes 12.  
  
      PUMPKIN & POPPYSEED MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup cooked, mashed pumpkin, 1/2 cup milk, 4.1/2 oz butter  
          3/4 cup raw sugar, 1 egg, 1/3 cup poppy seeds  
Dry Mix - 2 cups self-raising flour  
  
Reheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Cream butter & 1/2 cup sugar, add  
egg & beat until light & creamy. Add milk then fold in pumpkin, p/seeds  
then flour. Spoon into pans & sprinkle each muffin with the remaining  
sugar. Bake for 25 mins. Makes 12.  
  
      BANANA & POPPYSEED MUFFINS  
  
4.1/2 oz butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp b/pdr  
2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp mixed spice, 1/4 cup milk  
1/4 cup poppy seeds, 2 large bananas, ground nutmeg extra  
  
Reheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add  
sugar & beat until well combined & paler in colour. Beat eggs until  
thick & pale. Sift flour, b/pdr, measured nutmeg, cinnamon & mixed spice  
together, add poppy seeds. Mash bananas, add to sugar mixture & stir to  
combine. Fold sifted ingredients, milk & egg alternately into the banana  
mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Spoon into pans, sprinkle  
tops with nutmeg & bake for about 15 mins. Leave in tin 5 mins before  
turning out. Makes 12.  

LEMON SPICED MUFFINS

2 cups flour, 4 tsp baking powder, 1.1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar  
1 Tbsp grated lemon rind, 1/2 cup oil, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk  
1 cup unsweetened natural yoghurt  
Topping: 1/4 cup raw sugar & 1 tsp ground cinnamon mixed together  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Sift flour, b/pdr & cinnamon, stir in 
sugar & lemon rind. Lightly beat the oil, eggs, yoghurt & milk together. 
Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans, sprinkle with   
topping, bake for 15-20 mins or until golden & well risen. Makes 12.  
  
      CORN & BACON MUFFINS  
  
4 finely chopped bacon rashers, 2 cups self-raising flour, 1 tsp paprika  
2 ozs chopped butter, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 tsp grain mustard  
1/4 cup buttermilk, 4-5 oz can creamed corn, 1/2-2/3 cup milk  
2 Tbsp grated fresh parmesan cheese  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Cook bacon until crisp, drain on   
absorbent paper. Sift flour & paprika, rub in butter until mixture
resembles  fine breadcrumbs. Stir in bacon. Mix egg, mustard, buttermilk, 
corn & 1/2 cup milk together. Add dry mix to wet mix adding the rest of 
the milk if required. Spoon into pans, sprinkle with cheese, bake for about 
20 mins or until done. Makes 12.  
  
      COFFEE MUFFINS  
  
1 cup very strong cold black coffee, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup yoghurt  
2.1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Put the first four ingredients into a 
bowl & mix well. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon 
into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 15.  
  
       PAIL FULL OF MUFFINS  
  
This recipe makes 6 dozen muffins. The batter may be kept 6 weeks covered
in  the refrigerator. Prepare recipe the day BEFORE baking.  
  
2 cups all bran cereal, 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup butter or margarine  
3 cups white sugar, 3 Tbsp brown sugar, 4 eggs, 1 qt.buttermilk, 1 Tbsp
salt  5 cups flour, 3 Tbsp baking soda, 4 cups bran flakes (8 oz)  
2 cups raisins or chopped dates  
  
Pour boiling water over all bran & let stand. In very large bowl (or bath  
tub), cream butter, sugars & eggs. Add buttermilk & then bran mixture. Mix 
well. Premix flour, b/soda & salt & add to above mixture. Mix well. Add
bran  flakes & fold in until just combined. Add raisins or dates. Chill 1 
day before baking. Spoon into pans & bake at 375oF for 15-20 mins.  
  
      CHOCOHOLICS' CHEESECAKE MUFFINS  
  
2.3/4 ozs cream cheese, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 beaten egg, 1/3 cup cooking oil  
3/4 cup milk, icing sugar, 1 cup flour, 3 Tbsp cocoa, 1/2 tsp salt  
2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar  
  
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese & 2 Tbsp sugar until light & fluffy.  
Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa,  
baking powder & salt. Combine egg, milk & oil. Add dry mix to wet mix  
until just combined. Spoon half of batter into prepared pans, put 1 tsp  
cream cheese on top of each muffin, top with rest of batter. Bake at  
375oF for 20 mins. Dust with icing sugar. A delicious dessert muffin.  
Note: Icing Sugar = Confectioner's Sugar or Powdered Sugar.  
  
      GOLDEN ZUCCHINI MUFFINS  
  
2 eggs, 2/3 cup grated carrots, 2/3 cup raisins, 1/2 tsp vanilla  
1/2 cup melted margarine or butter, 1/4 tsp allspice (or pumpkin pie spice)
1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1.1/2 cups flour  
2/3 cup grated yellow zucchini (courgette)  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Put the first seven ingredients into a
bowl & mix well. Add the remaining ingredients & blend until just mixed.   
Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 12.  
  
           GINGERBREAD MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1 egg, 1/2 cup golden syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup oil  
          1/8 tsp dry mustard, 1/4 tsp cinnamon. 1/2 cup yoghurt  
          2 tsp ground ginger (pr preferably freshly grated ginger)  
Dry Mix - 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Combine wet mix ingredients & mix
well.  Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans 
& bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12. These muffins are best made with freshly 
grated real ginger, if you can be bothered.  
  
     HAZELNUT MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 2 eggs, 3/4 cup yoghurt, 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine,  
          1/2 cup frangelico liqueur*, 1/2 cup sugar  
Dry Mix - 1.1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts*, 3 tsp baking powder
 
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Combine wet mix ingredients & mix
well.  Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans 
& bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12.  
* Frangelico is a hazelnut liqueur. I believe hazelnuts are also known as  
filberts in the States.  
  
     STRAWBERRY SURPRISE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine, 1 cup yoghurt, 2 eggs  
          1/2 cup sugar  
Dry Mix - 2 tsp baking powder, 2/3 cup oat bran, 1.1/4 cups flour  
          1/4 cup sliced almonds  
Surprise: 1/2 cup strawberry jam  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Combine wet mix ingredients & mix
well.  Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon half of the
batter  into each pan, put a little strawberry jam into the centre of each 
muffin & top off with remaining batter. Scatter a few extra sliced almonds 
on top if desired & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12.  
  
     SOUR CREAM MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1 egg, 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup milk  
Dry Mix - 1.1/2 cups flour, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder  
          1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp salt  
          1/2 cup raisins (if desired)  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Beat egg, stir in sour cream & milk.  
Combine dry ingredients except raisins & add to wet mix. Fold in raisins,  
spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 8-9 large muffins.  
  
      BANANA ALMOND MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup sour milk, 1/3 cup softened margarine, 2 eggs  
          2 bananas mashed, 1/2 tsp almond extract (essence)  
Dry Mix - 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1.1/2 tsp baking powder  
          1 cup almonds, sliced & toasted  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine wet mix ingredients & mix
well.  Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans 
& bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12.  
Note: Milk may be soured by adding a little lemon juice to it & leaving
until curdled.  
  
     BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES BRAN MUFFINS  
  
2 cups bran, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses, 2 eggs  
2.1/2 cups yoghurt, 1 cup raisins, 2.1/2 cup flour, 3 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Mix the bran & the oil together. Add
the molasses, eggs & yoghurt & mix well. Add the raisins, flour & baking 
powder until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 18
muffins. 
  
      BLACK BOTTOM MUFFINS  
  
Muffin Batter: 1.1/4 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp baking soda  
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1/4 tsp salt, 2/3 cup buttermilk  
1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 tsp vanilla  
1/4 cup lightly salted butter or margarine, melted & cooled  
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chopped  
Topping: 6 ozs softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar  
1 lightly beaten egg, 1/8 tsp almond extract  
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. In a large bowl, stir together  
flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda & salt. In another bowl, stir together  
buttermilk, oil, butter, egg & vanilla until blended. Add dry mix to wet  
mix until just combined. Stir in chips. Spoon into pans.  
In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, sugar, egg & almond  
extract until well blended; stir in almonds. Spoon mixture over muffins.  
Bake 20-25 mins or until cooked. Makes 12. These muffins freeze well.  
  
    LOW-CHOLESTEROL OAT-BRAN MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 2 cups low-fat yoghurt, 3 Tbsp oil, 3 egg whites, 1/2 cup sugar  
Dry Mix - 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup oat bran, 1.1/2 cups flour,  
          2.1/2 Tbsp baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine wet mix ingredients & mix well.  
Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake 
for 20-25 mins. Makes 20 muffins. Watching your cholesterol isn't at all 
difficult when you can make muffins like this to have with a cup of tea.
 
  
    EVEN LOWER CHOLESTEROL OAT-BRAN MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1.1/2 cup low-fat milk, 2 Tbsp oil, 2 egg whites  
          2 mashed bananas  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cup oat bran, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
          1/2 cup brown sugar  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Combine wet mix ingredients & mix
well.  Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans 
& bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12.  
  
      HEAVENLY MAPLE SYRUP MUFFINS  
  
1/4 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1.1/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup milk
2 tsp baking powder, 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup maple syrup  
Glaze: 1 Tbsp butter, 1/2 cup icing sugar, 1 Tbsp maple syrup  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Soften margarine, blend in sugar &
salt. Add dry ingredients & blend with pastry cutter until crumbly. Mix in 
oats. Blend milk & syrup together & pour over dry ingredients stirring only 
until just combined. Bake for 20 mins or until cooked. Spread glaze over when   
slightly cooled. Makes 8 large muffins.  
  
  MOTHER MILNER'S OLD FASHIONED BRAN MUFFINS  
  
3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, pinch salt, 1 cup natural bran, 1/2 cup sour
milk shortening the size of an egg (approx. 1/4 cup), 1 cup flour  
1 scant tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder  
  
Cream shortening & sugar & add the egg & beat. Add the bran & the sour milk
in which the soda has been dissolved. Add flour, baking powder & salt. Bake
at 375oF for 15-20 mins. Dates may be added. Cook the dates with a little  
water & let them cool. Mix the date mixture with flour before adding to   
batter. Makes 8 large muffins. (Pour maple syrup over these for a yummy   
dessert).  
  
     SONJA'S DATE MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp oil, 1.1/2 cup natural bran 
3/4 cup flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk  
Date Filling: 1 cup chopped dates, 1 cup hot water, 1/2 cup brown sugar  
              1 tsp lemon juice  
  
Mix Date filling ingredients in a saucepan & simmer until thickened.  
Measure sugar, egg, salt, oil & date filling into one bowl. Beat vigorously
until smooth. Add bran. Add flour & baking soda, then milk, mix until just 
combined. Spoon into prepared pans & let stand 3 mins, bake 375oF for 20
mins.  Makes 10 large muffins. These muffins are VERY moist.  
  
    APPLE RAISIN MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups apples, peeled, cored & chopped  
1 cup raisins, 2 Tbsp sherry, 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup cream  
1/2 cup softened margarine, 2 tsp mixed spice, 2 eggs  
2 cups flour, 3 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Put the 1st three ingredients into  
a bowl & set aside. Put the next three ingredients into another bowl &  
mix well. Add the remaining ingredients plus the apple mixture & blend  
until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 15.  
  
    APPLESAUCE RAISIN MUFFINS  
  
4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1.1/2 cups oil, 1.2/3 cup applesauce, 1 tsp salt  
3 cups flour, 1 Tbsp cinnamon, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp baking soda  
2 cups raisins  
  
Beat eggs slightly, add sugar, oil & applesauce & beat thoroughly. Add  
dry ingredients & blend until just combined. Stir in raisins. Spoon into  
prepared pans & sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 375oF for 15-20 mins.  
Makes 18-24 good size muffins.  
  
      CAPPUCCINO CHIP MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2.1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
2 tsp instant espresso coffee powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon  
1 cup milk (scalded & cooled, if desired), 1 lightly beaten egg  
1/2 cup lightly salted butter or margarine, melted & cooled  
1 tsp vanilla, 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate mini-chips  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. In a large bowl, stir together  
flour, sugar, baking powder, coffee, salt & cinnamon. In another bowl,  
stir together milk, butter, egg & vanilla until blended. Add dry mix to  
wet mix until just combined. Stir in chips. Spoon batter in pans & bake  
for 15-20 mins or until cooked. Makes 12. These muffins freeze well.  
Delicious served with Espresso Spread: 4 ozs cream cheese softened,  
1 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder,  
1 oz semisweet chocolate, grated  
Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a steel blade;  
process 30 secs, or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of  
container with rubber scraper, if necessary. Serve immediately or cover  
& refrigerate. To serve, let stand 10 mins at room temperature to  
soften. Makes approx. 1.1/2 cups.  


       MICROWAVE BACON & CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
2 rashers rindless bacon,   1.1/4 cups self raising flour  
1/2 cup bran flakes, 1 large egg beaten, 1/8 cup melted butter  
1/2 cup tasty cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp each mustard & pepper  
1/2 cup milk, approx  
  
Cut bacon into a bowl & add the bran, cheese, salt, mustard & pepper. Stir   
well & make a hole in the centre to add the egg & cooled butter. Gently add   
enough milk to produce a soft scone texture then spoon mixture into ungreased 
muffin pans & scatter bacon pieces on top. Microwave on high for 3.1/2 - 4   
mins, allow to stand about 1/2 a minute before removing to rack.  
Variations: Replace cheese with corn kernals or green peas. Use tomato juice  
instead of milk.  
  
       MICROWAVE WHOLEMEAL BANANA MUFFINS  
  
1/4 cup wheatgerm, 1/2 cup wholemeal flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder  
1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 egg, 1/2 cup brown sugar  
1/2 cup mashed banana, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 3/4 cup rolled oats  
1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup sultanas  
  
Mix together wheatgerm, flour, b/pdr, b/soda, salt, spices, sugar & oats. Add 
butter, egg, banana & mix well. Line muffin dish with paper cups & fill with  
mixture. Elevate & cook for 3 mins on high for 6 muffins & 2.1/2 mins for 5   
muffins. Repeat process with remaining mixture. Makes 12.  
  
      MICROWAVE BRAN MUFFINS  
  
1 cup flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 2.1/2 tsps baking powder, 1 Tbsp sugar,  
1 cup bran, 1/4 cup sultanas, 1/4 cup golden syrup, 1 Tbsp butter  
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk, 1 egg.  
  
Sift flour, salt, b/pdr, add sugar, bran & sultanas. In microwave warm syrup, 
milk & butter for 5-10 secs or until butter has melted. Cool. Beat egg   
lightly. Make a well in centre of dry ingredients & pour in the milk & egg.   
Do not over mix. Spoon mixture into paper patty cases 3/4 fill. Arrange on a  
plate, allowing 1cm between each. Cook one plate at a time. Microwave on full 
power for about 5 mins or 3 mins for 7. Turn plate once during this time (if  
you don't have a revolving turntable). Makes 24.  
  
      MICROWAVE BRAN MUFFINS (2)  
  
1/2 cup water, 1.1/4 cups bran, 50g (1.3/4ozs) butter, 1 egg  
1/2 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup plain yoghurt, 1.1/4 cups flour  
1.1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup chopped raisins  
  
Place water in a suitable microwave bowl. Heat until boiling (about 1 min).   
Add bran & butter & stir until butter is melted & bran softened. Beat in   
sugar & egg. Blend in remaining ingredients. Spoon into double paper patty   
cases or paper lined muffin cups. The batter for this recipe may be kept in a 
covered bowl in the refrigerator for about 4 weeks. To cook, allow 30 seconds 
on high per muffin (dough at room temperature) or 45 seconds per muffin   
(refrigerated dough). Tested in a 600-700 watt oven, for 500 watt oven allow  
15 seconds extra for every minute of cooking.  
  
       GOLDEN PUMPKIN MUFFINS (Microwave)  
  
1 cup cooked pumpkin or squash, 1/2 small chopped onion, 1 Tbsp melted butter 
1 beaten egg, 1/4 cup grated cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp curry powder  
  
Mash the pumpkin well, then add onion, butter, egg, cheese, salt & curry.   
Stir to combine, spoon into lined muffin tray. Cook on high for 3-5 mins, or  
until set. Stand for 2 mins, remove papers before serving. Makes 4-5 muffins. 
Tested in a 650 watt oven.  
  
      FRUIT MUFFINS (Microwave)  
  
1/4 cup wheatgerm, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar  
1/2 tsp each of nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder & cinnamon  
3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 beaten egg  
1/2 cup apple puree, stewed peaches or similar (canned baby food is ideal)  
  
Combine all dry ingredients, then butter, egg & fruit. Do not over mix. 3/4   
fill lined muffin trays. Cook on high for 3 mins (6 muffins) or until set &   
dry on top. Makes 9 muffins. (Cook 1 min. 30sec to 1 min. 50sec for 3   
muffins). Wholemeal flour may be used instead of white. Bran flakes instead   
of wheatgerm. 1/2 cup dried fruit may also be added. Larger quantities of the 
dry ingredients can be premixed and kept in an airtight container, or   
freezer, for using later. (Use 2 cups of dry ingredients for each batch).  
  
      BANANA & GREEN GINGER  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup margarine, 4 ripe mashed bananas  
          2 eggs, 1/4 cup diced crushed green ginger  
Dry Mix - 2 cups self-raising flour  
Topping - Equal parts of garam masala & sugar (optional)  
  
Preheat over to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend margarine & sugar & beat in the   
eggs. Stir in the remaining wet mix ingredients. Fold the flour into the wet  
mix & spoon into pans. Bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 10-12.  
Optional Topping - Before cooking sprinkle tops with mixed topping, this add  
an extra tang.  
These muffins have a lovely refreshing & sharp flavour. Delicious for   
breakfast with fresh fruit salad & coffee.  
  
     BASIC MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend thoroughly the butter & sugar.   
Beat in the eggs & then the milk. Carefully fold in the flour taking care not 
to overmix. Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 10-12.  
If you want to experiment with muffins & their magic, the above recipe will   
provide a good base to work from. To begin with, don't stray too far from   
home & soon you will find that you are confident enough with the results to   
have some really good fun. The liberties you can take are quite wide &   
muffins are friendly & helpful. You will soon have learnt the magic.  
(Pinched without permission from Muffin Magic).  
  
      CALICO BELL PEPPER MUFFINS  
  
1/4 cup EACH finely chopped red, yellow & green bell pepper, 2 eggs  
1/4 cup butter or margarine, 2 cups flour, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 cup milk  
1 Tbsp baking powder, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp dried basil  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In small skillet over medium-high heat,  
cook peppers in butter until colour is bright & pepper is tender crisp, about 
3 mins. Set aside. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt & 
basil. In small bowl, combine milk & eggs until blended. Add dry mix together 
with peppers (plus butter) to wet mix. Stir until just moistened. Spoon into  
pans, bake for 15 mins or until golden. Makes 12 muffins.  
  
        BLUE CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 3.1/2 ozs crumbled blue cheese (blue vein)  
          1 cup finely sliced spring onions, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk  
          2 tsp horseradish sauce OR 1/2 tsp chilli sauce  
          2 Tbsps oil, 1/2 tsp salt, good dash black pepper  
Dry Mix - 1/2 cup self-raising flour, 1 cup rye flour, 1 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, grease pans. Thoroughly combine the wet mix   
ingredients. Add the dry mix & stir until the ingredients are just combined.  
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 10-12. 
Serve with soups such as pumpkin, potato, zucchini or spinach.  
Variations: Wheat Free - Omit the self-raising flour & add 1.1/2 tsp of   
baking powder & 1/2 cup more, rye flour.  
BC, Rye & Walnut: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the wet mix.  
  
      BLUEBERRY YOGHURT MUFFINS  
  
2 cups Quaker Oat Bran Hot cereal uncooked, 1/4 cup brown sugar  
2 tsp baking powder, 1 carton (8 ozs) plain low fat yoghurt  
2 egg whites slightly beaten, 1/4 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup honey  
2 Tbsp vebetable oil, 1 tsp grated lemon peel, 1/2 cup blueberries  
Yes, these muffins ARE flourless!  
  
Preheat oven to 425oF, prepare pans. In large bowl, combine oat bran,  
sugar & b/pdr. In small bowl, combine yoghurt, egg whites, milk, honey,  
oil & lemon peel. Add dry mix to wet mix and stir until just combined.  
Fold in blueberries, if using frozen do NOT thaw & you may need to add  
a few mins baking time. Spoon into pans & bake 18-20 mins or until  
golden brown. Makes 12 muffins.  
  
      COCONUT MUFFINS (+4)  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs,   
          1.1/2 cups milk or plain yoghurt  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1 cup macaroon dessicated coconut  
Topping - Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1/4 cup dessicated coconut  
  
Preheat over to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend the butter & sugar thoroughly,   
beat in eggs & milk/yoghurt. Gently fold the combined dry mix into the wet   
mix. Spoon into pans & sprinkle with topping. Bake for 25 mins. Makes 12   
medium muffins.  
Variations: Coconut & Orange: Reduce the milk/yoghurt to 1/2 cup. Add 1/2 cup 
of blended or pureed whole orange to the wet mix, or 1/2 cup orange juice & 2 
Tbsp of grated orange rind to the wet mix.  
Coconut & Cherry: Add 1 cup of chopped glace cherries to the combined wet mix.
Coconut & Ginger: Add 1/2 cup of chopped glace ginger & 1/2 cup chopped   
walnuts/pecans to the wet mix. 1/2 cup of chopped glace cherries may also be  
added if desired.  
Coconut & Pineapple: Add 1 cup of crushed tinned pineapple to the wet mix &   
reduce the milk or yoghurt to 1 cup. Do not use fresh pineapple.  
  
      COFFEE STREUSEL  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1.1/2 cups pl.yoghurt  
Dry Mix - 3 cups self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup walnuts  
          1/2 cup sultanas (optional)  
Topping - 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp margarine, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 Tbsp walnuts
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend the butter & sugar & beat in the   
eggs & yoghurt. Fold the previously combined dry mix into the wet mix & place 
into pans. Blend the topping ingredients together & place this on the top of  
the muffins, pressing it slightly into the batter to help it stick. Bake for  
20 mins. Makes 15. These muffins are lovely served with honey.  
Note: Sultanas = Golden Raisins  
  
      ONION CHEESE MUFFINS For Diabetics  
  
1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 beaten egg, 1.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
pinch salt, 1 Tbsp poppy seeds, 1 Tbsp butter, 1/2 cup milk  
1 Tbsp butter extra, 1 cup grated cheese, 2 Tbsp melted butter  
  
Cook onions in Tbsp butter until tender & lightly browned. Combine egg &   
milk. Sift flour & slat & rub in other Tbsp of butter. Stir the liquid into   
dry ingredients, making a light scone dough. Add onions & half the grated   
cheese. Divide dough into equal parts & knead each into a round. Place in   
greased muffin pans & sprinkle with other half of cheese & poppy seeds.   
Drizzle the melted butter on tops. Bake 430oF for 15 mins until golden brown. 
Makes 12 muffins. 1 muffin - 1 carbohydrate portion.  
  
       MUFFINS THAT TASTE LIKE DONUTS     
  
1.3/4 cups all purpose flour, 1.1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/3 cup oil, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg  
3/4 cup milk  
Topping: 1/2 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon  
  
Reheat over to 350oF and prepare large muffin pans. Combine flour, b/pdr,   
salt, nutmeg & cinnamon. In another bowl combine thoroughly oil, sugar, egg & 
milk. Add to dry mixture & stir to just combine. Bake for 20-25 mins. Remove  
muffins immediately while hot, dip in melted butter then sugar & cinnamon   
previously combined. Makes 8-9 large muffins.  
Variation: Fill pans 1/2 full, put 1 tsp jam on top of each & top with the   
rest of the batter.  
Reprinted without permission from Muffin Mania (Canada).  
  
      DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS  
  
2 cups plain flour, pinch salt, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp allspice  
1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 chopped pecans, 2 eggs, 2/3 cups milk  
1 tsp vanilla essence, 3 ozs butter melted, 3.1/2 ozs Nestle Choc Melts melted
4.1/2 ozs Nestle White Bits  
  
Sift first 4 ingredients into a bowl. Add brown sugar & pecans. Combine eggs, 
milk, vanilla, melted butter & Choc Melts, add to dry ingredients, mix   
lightly. Add White Bits, stir to combine. DO NOT OVERMIX, it should be lumpy. 
2/3 fill greased muffin pans and bake at 400oF for 20-25 mins.  
NOTE: Nestle's Melts are cooking chocolate that come in a button shape,   
easier to melt & weigh than blocks. Nestle's Bits are morsels of pure   
chocolate, so they hold their shape when baked. Both come in 3 varieties here 
in NZ, dark, milk & white chocolate. Substitute whatever you can find.  
  
      GARLIC MUFFINS  
  
1 cup milk, 1 egg, 3 Tbsp melted margarine, 2-3 cloves crushed garlic  
2 Tbsp chopped chives, 1 Tbsp sugar, 4 tsp baking powder, 2 cups flour  
  
Reheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Put the first six ingredients into a bowl 
& mix well. Add the remaining ingredients & blend until just mixed. Spoon   
into pans and bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12 muffins.  
Note: Use these muffins in place of garlic bread. Lovely with soups etc.  
  
      GINGER MUFFINS (+5 Variations)  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/4 cup golden syrup, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs  
          1 cup milk, 1 tsp grated lemon rind  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda,  
          1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp mixed spice, 1 Tbsp ground ginger  
  
Preheat oven to 430oF, prepare pans. Blend together the margarine, golden   
syrup, molasses & sugar then beat in the eggs & milk. Combine the dry   
ingredients then mix them into the wet mix. Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25  
mins. Makes 10.  
Variations: Ginger & Apple: Reduce the milk to 1/2 cup & add 1 cup diced   
cooked or grated raw apple to the wet mix.  
Ginger & Sultana: Add 1/2 cup sultanas to the wet mix (or golden raisins if   
you can't get sultanas).  
Chunky Ginger: Add 1/4 cup chopped mixed peel & 1/4 cup crystallized ginger   
to the wet mix.  
Raisin & Walnut Ginger: Add 1/2 cup chopped raisins & 1/2 cup chopped   
walnuts/pecans to the wet mix.  
Ginger & Chocolate: Add 1 cup chopped chocolate or 1 cup chocolate   
chips/drops/bits to the wet mix. Omit the lemon rind.  
  
      RICE & MILLET MUFFINS (Gluten & Sugar Free)  
  
1 cup millet flour, 2 tsp cream of tartar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 egg  
3/4 cup rice flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 cup milk  
  
Mix flours, baking soda, cream of tartar & salt in a bowl. Mix egg & milk   
then add dry ingredients. 3/4 fill greased muffin pans & bake 350oF for about 
25 mins.  
  
      FRUIT MUFFINS (Gluten free only)  
  
1 cup buckwheat flour, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp mixed spice, 1 egg  
1 tsp baking soda, 1.1/2 cups milk, 1 cup rice flour, 3/4 cup mixed fruit  
2 tsp cream of tartar  
  
Into a bowl mix flours, sugar, spice, c of t & b/soda. Mix milk & egg & add   
fruit, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. 3/4 fill greased   
muffin pans & bake 350oF for 10-15 mins.  
  
      ICECREAM MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups self raising flour, 2 cups vanilla icecream  
  
Reheat oven to 430oF and prepare pans. Sift flour into bowl, soften icecream  
but do not allow to melt completely. Stir into the flour quickly. Do not   
overmix. 3/4 fill pans & bake for 15-20 mins. If a richer muffin is required  
add 1 beaten egg & 2 Tbsp of oil to the mixture. Chocolate chip icecream may  
also be used as an interesting variation. (I don't see why ANY flavour   
icecream couldn't be used).  
  
      ITALIAN PIZZA MUFFINS  
  
12 slices spicy salami, 12 olives, 2 cups flour (white or wholemeal)  
2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp sweet basil (twice as much if using fresh)  
1/4 tsp paprika, 1/2 cup grated low fat cheese (edam), 2 beaten eggs  
1 finely chopped tomato, 3/4 cup low-fat milk, 1 Tbsp olive oil  
grated cheese for topping  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Cut the salami in half. Set aside 12   
halves & dice the remainder. Repeat for the olives. Mix together the flour,   
b/pdr, basil, paprika & grated low-fat cheese. Add the diced salami, olives & 
tomato. Combine milk, eggs & oil then add dry ingredients mixing until just   
combined. Spoon into pans & place a slice of salami & an olive on top of each 
muffin, sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12.  
  
      LEMON COCONUT MUFFINS  
  
1 cup all-bran, 1.1/2 cups skim milk, 1 lightly beaten egg  
2 Tbsp cooking oil, juice & grated rind of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup coconut  
1.1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1/4 cup caster sugar, extra coconut  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Place all-bran & milk in a large bowl.   
Stand for 5 mins until softened. Stir in egg, oil, lemon juice & rind.   
Combine flour, sugar & coconut & stir into wet mix until just moistened.   
Spoon into pans & bake for 25-30 mins. Makes 12 muffins.  
  
      LEMON, LIME & ORANGE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup margarine, 2 eggs  
          1/2 cup yoghurt or 1/4 cup milk, rind & juice of 1 orange,  
          1 lime & 1 lemon (should make 1 cup)  
Dry Mix - 1.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend the sugar & margarine & beat in   
the eggs. Thoroughly mix in the yoghurt & citrus rinds & juices. Carefully   
combine the flour with the wet mix. Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25 mins.   
Makes 10-12 muffins.  
Comment: This is what is known as a 'granny muffin', which is 'plain' but   
wonderfully tangy & refreshing. It is delicate & light & very easy to consume.

 
      SIX-WEEK BRAN MUFFINS  
  
5 tsp baking soda, 1.3/4 cups boiling water, 1 cup margarine, 4 eggs  
2 cups brown sugar, 4 cups all bran, 2 cups bran flakes, 4 cups buttermilk 
2 tsp salt sifted together with 5 cups flour, 1 cup walnuts/pecans chopped 
2 cups sultanas (or dates)  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Dissolve the baking soda in the water 
then let cool. Beat the margarine with the sugar until pale & creamy then
add the eggs, one at a time, alternately with the sifted flour & salt. Stir in 
the all bran, bran flakes, buttermilk, fruit & nuts (nuts are optional).   
Spoon into pans & bake for 20 mins or until cooked. Leave to cool then
store  in the refrigerator. Makes about 64 medium or 35-40 large muffins.  
Sultanas = golden raisins.  
These muffins will keep for weeks (they say 6!) in the refrigerator. They
are perfect for a quick snack. Spread them with light cream cheese rather than 
butter or just eat them alone. Warm them in the microwave for breakfast.  
  
      ALMOND & APRICOT SURPRISE MUFFINS  
  
2.1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1 tsp ground nutmeg, 3/4 cup castor sugar  
1 cup flaked almonds toasted, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1.1/2 cups milk  
3 ozs melted butter, 1/2 cup apricot jam  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Sift flour & nutmeg into bowl, stir in
almonds & sugar. Stir in combined egg, milk & butter, stir with a fork
until just combined. Spoon half of batter into pans, put 2 level teaspoons 
of apricot jam into each, top with rest of batter. Bake for about 30 mins 
or until cooked. Makes 12. Suitable to freeze, not suitable to microwave.  

      APPLE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 2 cups grated raw apples, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup oil  
          2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla  
Dry Mix - 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour, 1 cup self-raising flour  
          1/4 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp cinnamon  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Thoroughly combine the wet mix   
ingredients. Combine the dry mix ingredients & mix thoroughly into the wet 
mix. Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 12. Nice sprinkled with  
equal parts of brown sugar & spice. These are lovely moist muffins & hardly
need to be buttered. They will keep will, but are best kept refrigerated & 
then warmed before eating.   
Variations:  
Apple Raisin & Nut: Add 1/2 cup chopped raisins, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts &
1  Tbsp grated lemon or orange rind to the wet mix.  
Apple & Date: Add 3/4 cup of finely copped dates & 1 Tbsp grated lemon rind
to the wet mix.  
Apple & Ginger: Add 1/4 cup of chopped crystallized ginger & 1 Tbsp of   
treacle to the wet mix. Add 1 tsp powdered ginger to the dry mix.  
Apple & Bran: Substitute the wholemeal & self-raising flour with 1 cup of  
flaky bran & 1.1/2 cups of self-raising flour.   
PS I have been knowledgeably informed that you Americans call treacle -   
molasses.  
  
      APRICOT & GINGER MUFFINS  
  
1.3/4 cups self-raising flour, 2 to 3 Tbsp castor sugar, 1/2 tsp salt  
1 slightly beaten egg, 1.1/2 tsp ground ginger, 3/4 cup milk  
1/3 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots  
1.1/2 tsp grated lemon peel, 1 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a large bowol sift together, flour,
sugar, b/pdr, salt & ginger. Combine egg, milk, melted butter, grated peel
&  chopped apricots. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into
pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 12 muffins.  

      APRICOT MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup yoghurt or milk  
          grated rind & juice of 1 orange, 1 cup chopped dried apricots  
Dry Mix - 1.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Thoroughly blend the margarine & sugar
& then beat in the remaining wet mix ingredients. Fold in the flour, spoon
into pans & bake for 25 mins. Makes 10-12 muffins.  
Variations:  
Apricot & Almond: Add 1/2 cup of tasted slivered or chopped blanched
almonds  to the wet mix.  
Apricot & Coconut: Add 1/2 cup dessicated coconut to the dry mix & 1/2 cup 
additional orange juice to the wet mix.  
  
      CARROT PINEAPPLE MUFFINS  
  
1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup oil, 2 beaten large eggs, 1.1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp
salt 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt  
1 tsp vanilla, 1 cup finely grated carrot, 1 cup crushed drained pineapple 

Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Beat together sugar, oil & beaten
eggs.  Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon & salt & mix 
well. Add dry mix to wet mix & stir to moisten. Add carrots, pineapple & 
vanilla.  Spoon into pans & bake for 20 mins. Chopped nuts may be added 
if desire. Makes 9-10 large muffins.  
  
      CHERRY MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
1/2 small bottle maraschino cherries cut up, 2 eggs, 3 Tbsp melted butter  
1 cup cherry juice & milk combined  
  
Prepare pans. Stir together dry ingredients & add the cherries. Mix eggs,  
cherry liquid & melted butter. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just   
combined. Bake for 15-20 mins at 375oF. Makes 9-10 large muffins.  
  
      CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MUFFINS  
  
15 oz can raspberries in syrup, 2 cups self-raising flour, 1/2 cup sugar  
1/2 cup Choc Bits or Chips, 1 lightly beaten egg, 2 ozs melted butter  
3/4 cup buttermilk  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Pour undrained raspberries into a pan,
bring to boil, boil without stirring for about 12 mins, or until mixture is
thick & a jam-like consistency; cool. Combine the sifted flour, sugar &   
chocolate in a bowl. Mix egg, butter & buttermilk. Stir dry mix into wet
mix until just combined. Gently fold in the raspberry mixture. Spoon into 
pans &  bake for about 15 mins or until cooked. Makes 12 muffins.  
  
     CORN & CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1 large diced onion, 1/2 cup milk, 3 eggs,  
          1 cup grated cheddar cheese  
          5 oz (or thereabouts) can corn kernels incl.juice  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
          pinch cayenne pepper  
Topping - 1/4 cup grated cheese  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Place the wet mix ingredients in a  
bowl & stir well. Add the previously combined dry mix & stir until all  
ingredients are just combined. Spoon into pans, sprinkle with topping if  
desired & bake for 25-30 mins. Makes 10-12 muffins.  
Variations:  
C&C with Bacon or Ham: Add 1/2 cup finely diced ham or bacon to the wet  
                       mix.  
C&C with Parsley: Add 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley to the wet mix.  
C&C with Sesame Seeds: Add 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds to the wet mix &  
                       2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds to the topping.  
Note: These muffins are a cook's delight, they are bursting with  
flavour. Try making mini size muffins for morning teas or suppers.  
  
            Cranberry-Apple Muffins  
  
1 C.     White Flour  
1/2 C.   Whole Wheat Flour  
1 tsp.   Baking Soda  
1 tsp.   Cinnamon  
1/4 tsp. Salt  
2        Eggs  
3/4 C.   Brown Sugar (packed)  
1/4 C.   Vegetable Oil  
1 tsp.   Vanilla Extract  
3/4 C.   Diced Tart Apple (Granny Smith is great)  
3/4 C.   Fresh Cranberries  
1/2 C.   Chopped Nuts (walnuts or pecans)  
  
Oven @ 350o F.  Line muffin cups with papers or grease them.  Mix dry  
ingredients.  Break eggs in a separate bowl, add brown sugar & whisk  
until smooth.  Whisk in oil & vanilla.  Add apple, cranberries & nuts.  
Fold in dry ingredients until just moistened.  Spoon batter into muffin  
cups.  Bake 20-25 minutes until browned & firm to the touch.  The recipe  
says "do not freeze" but I have frozen these with no ill result.  (I had  
to, I hate it when people tell me not to do things!  :-)  
  
      FRUIT BLOSSOM MUFFINS  
  
2/3 cup Blackberry Jam or Orange Marmalade, 1/2 cup orange juice  
1 slightly beaten egg, 2 cups biscuit baking mix, 2/3 cup chopped pecans  
Topping: 1 Tbsp flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon  
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 2 to 3 tsp cold margarine or butter  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Combine jam, juice & egg. Add biscuit 
mix; stir until just moistened. Stir in nuts. 2/3 fill pans. In small bowl,
combine sugar, flour & spices; cut in margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle
over  batter. Bake 15 to 20 mins or until golden brown. Makes about 12 muffins.
NOTE: To those non-Americans or Canadians - biscuit baking mix I presume is
a sort of pre-mixed scone mix. To substitute you would need to mix up a batch
of plain scones then measure 2 cups. (I stand to be corrected on this of   
course ;-)).  
  
Both of these muffin recipes are free of wheat, eggs & dairy products. The 
more unusual ingredients can be found in a health food store. Suitable to  
freeze, not suitable to microwave.  
  
      BACON & HERB MUFFINS  
  
6 chopped bacon rashers, 1 cup buckwheat flour, 2/3 cup brown rice flour  
3/4 cup rice wholegrain flakes, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1 cup soy milk  
1/4 cup EACH chopped fresh basil & chives, 3 ozs melted dairy-free
margarine  
  
Preheat oven to 420oF, prepare pans. Cook bacon in pan, stirring, until   
crisp; drain on absorbent paper. Combine bacon with sifted flours &
remaining ingredients in bowl; mix well. Spoon into pans & bake for 20 
mins or until muffins are cooked through. Makes 12.  
  
      HONEY LEMON MUFFINS  
  
1 cup instant non-fat milk powder, 1 cup flour, 4 tsp baking powder  
1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup chopped crystallised lemon peel, 1 egg  
1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup hot water, 3 Tbsp melted butter  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Sift dried milk, flour, b/pdr & salt, 
add lemon peel. Measure honey into small bowl then add hot water, mix to
melt the honey (or melt in microwave). Beat egg, add honey & water & melted   
butter. Stir the dry mix into the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into  
pans & bake for 10 mins or until golden.   
  
      IRISH MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour, 1/2 cup white self-raising flour  
1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 cup currants, 2 oz melted margarine, pinch salt  
1 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp carroway seeds, 1 egg, 2/3 cup buttermilk  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Mix flours, salt, sugar & baking soda.
Stir in seeds & currants. Beat egg, margarine & buttermilk. Mix dry mix
into  wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins.  
  
      RHUBARB MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 2 eggs, 1/4 cup oil, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 cups milk, 1 tsp vanilla  
          1/2 cup yoghurt or sour cream, 2 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb  
Dry Mix - 4 cups self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

Topping - equal amounts of cinnamon & sugar mixed  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend all the wet mix ingredients
well, lastly adding the rhubarb. Fold in the previously combined dry mix. 
Spoon into pans, sprinkle with topping & bake for 25 mins. Makes 18. A 
moist, delicious muffin.  
  
      SURPRISE APPLESAUCE MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup applesauce, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 2 eggs, 2 Tbsp softened margarine  
1 cup sour milk or yoghurt, 1.1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 tsp
allspice 
2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp freshly grated root ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon  
grated rind of 1 lemon  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Mix the applesauce & cinnamon together
& set aside. Put the eggs, margarine & milk into a bowl & mix well. Add the  
remaining ingredients (not the applesauce) & blend until just mixed. Fill
the pans a third full of batter, spoon a tsp of the applesauce mixture into 
the middle of each. Cover with the remaining batter & bake for 15-20 mins. Be  
sure to let these cool slightly before you remove them so that the 'surprise' 
doesn't fall out as you lift the muffin from the tin. Makes 12 muffins.   
  
     SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT MUFFINS  
  
2 cups whole bran cereal, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 slightly beaten eggs  
20 oz can crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine  
2.1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking soda  
1 cup chopped natural almonds, toasted  
  
Prehear oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine bran & buttermilk; stand 5
mins  to soften. Stir in eggs, undrained pineapple & melted butter. In another
bowl combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda & nuts. Add to bran mixture
all at once. Stir until combined. Spoon into pans, making only the amount you  
need today. Bake for 25 mins. Refrigerate remaining batter, tightly
covered,  up to 3 weeks. Makes about 24 muffins.  
  
Vanilla Muffins        

2 c sugar
4 eggs, beaten
4 c all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 c milk
1/4 c butter, melted
1 tbsp vanilla extract

combine sugar & eggs in bowl #1; beat.  Combine flour & baking powder in
bowl #2.  Alternate adding some of flour mixture and some of the milk to 
bowl #1, mixing after each, and beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Add butter & vanilla.

Spoon into muffin pan (I grease it). Bake at 400F for about 20 min.

      BRAN MUFFINS  
  
1 cup bran flakes  
1 cup plain flour sieved with  
1 tsp baking powder  
3/4 cup Golden Syrup  
1 tsp baking soda mixed with  
1 cup milk  
1 cup sultanas (optional)  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF.  Grease a tray of muffin pans.  Mix all  
ingredients together.  Place the mixture in the muffin pans and  
bake for 10-15 minutes (or until done!).  

      LEMONADE MUFFINS  
  
Dry Mix - 1.1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2.1/2 tsp baking powder  
          1/2 tsp salt  
Wet Mix - 1 beaten egg, 6 oz can (2/3 cup) frozen lemonade thawed  
          1/4 cup milk, 1/3 cup cooking oil, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Mix dry ingredients. Combine wet mix   
ingredients except nuts & only 1/2 cup lemonade, add to dry mix stir until   
just moistened. Gently stir in nuts. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins or 
until done. While hot, brush with remaining lemonade & sprinkle with white   
sugar. Makes 8-9 large muffins.  
  
   LEMON & POPPY SEED MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs  
          1 cup milk or yoghurt, 2 tsps grated lemon rind  
          1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup poppy seeds  
Dry Mix - 2 cups self-raising flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda  
  
Preheat the oven to 400oF, grease the muffin pans. Blend the margarine &   
sugar, beat in the eggs, milk, lemon & seeds. Fold the dry mix into the wet   
mix (do NOT overmix), spoon into pans & bake for 20 mins. Makes 12. Serve   
with lemon or honey butter. Using yoghurt instead of milk will give a moister 
product.  
  
         LETTUCE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1 small onion diced, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 tsp salt  
          1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1.1/2 - 2 cups shredded lettuce  
          1/2 tsp chilli sauce, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 cup milk  
          1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
Topping - 1/2 cup grated cheese mixed with 2 Tbsp sesame seeds  
  
Preheat the oven to 400oF, grease muffin pans. Place all the wet mix   
ingredients in a bowl & mix thoroughly. Add the flour & stir until well   
combined. Place the mixture in the pans, sprinkle with topping & bake for   
25-30 mins. Remove from pans soon after cooking to prevent them sweating.   
Makes 12. Suitable for cholesterol free cooking (use only egg whites, non-fat 
milk, replace cheese with with 1/2 Tbsp oil, leave cheese out of topping).  
Variations:  
Lettuce & Bacon or Ham-Add 1/2 cup finely shredded bacon/ham to the wet mix.  
Lettuce & Prawn-Add 1/2 cup cocktail prawns to the wet mix. Omit the parsley  
& add 1.1/2 tsp dried tarragon.  
Lettuce & Mushroom-Add 1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms to the wet mix.  
Note: This muffin is delicious served warm with soups, and compliments a   
dinner menu with fillet steak & salad.  
  
       MANGO MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs  
          1 cup apricot yoghurt, grated rind of 1 lemon  
          1.1/2 cups chopped mango (drain if canned)  
          1/2 cup sour whipped cream (to make cream sour, add 1 tsp   
          lemon juice)  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
Topping - 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds  
          1/4 cup castor sugar  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend the sugar into the cream cheese.   
Beat in the eggs, cream & yoghurt. Mix in the mango & lemon rind. Fold in   
the flour. If the mixture is still runny add an extra 1/2 cup flour. Place in 
pans, sprinkle with almonds then sugar & bake for 25 mins. Makes 10-12.  
Variations: Peaches & Cream Muffins - Substitute the mango with chopped   
peaches.  
  
      MINCEMEAT RUM MUFFINS  
        
1.1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
1/2 melted margarine, 1/2 cup apple juice, 2 eggs  
1 cup fruit mincemeat, sugar cubes, rum  
  
Combine dry ingredients & mix well. Melt margarine & stir in juice  
& eggs. Beat well. Stir liquid ingred. into dry mixture. Add  
mincemeat & stir until just moistened. Spoon into greased muffin   
cups, soak 1 sugar cube in rum & place on top of batter. Bake  
375oF for 15-20 mins. Makes 8-9 large muffins.  
  
    MORNING GLORY MUFFINS  
  
4    cups all purpose flour  
2.5    cups sugar  
4    teaspoons baking soda  
4    teaspoons cinnamon  
1    teaspoon salt  
4    cups coarsely grated carrots  
1    cup raisins  
1    cup chopped pecans  
1    cup sweetened shredded coconut  
2    tart apples, peeled and grated  
6    large eggs  
2    cups vegetable oil  
2    teaspoons vanilla  
  
Into a large bowl sift together the flour, the sugar, the baking soda,  
the cinnamon and the salt and stir in the carrots, the raisins, the  
pecans, the coconut and the apples.  In a bowl whisk together the ggs,  
the oil, and the vanilla, add this mixture to the flour mixture, and  
stir the batter until it is just combined.  Spoon the batter into  
well-buttered 1/3 cup muffin tins, filling them to the top, and bake  
the muffins, in batches if necessary, in the middle of a preheated 350  
degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until they are springy to the  
touch.  Let the muffins cool in the tins for 5 minutes and turn them  
out onto a rack.  Makes about 30 muffins.  
  
   NUTTY CHOC & MARSHMALLOW MUFFINS  
  
2 ozs cooking chocolate melted, 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine  
1 cup sour cream or yoghurt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla  
1.1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup walnuts  
3/4 cup chopped marshmallows  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF & prepare muffin pans. Put the first six  
ingredients into a bowl & mix well. Add the remaining ing. except  
marshmallows, blend until just mixed, then fold in the marshmallows. Put  
into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 15 muffins.  
  
      OH SO NICE MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt  
1/2 cup raw sugar, 1/2 cup malt extract, 1 apple, 2 cups grated carrot  
1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup walnuts, 3 eggs, 1 cup oil  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF & prepare pans. Sift first 4 ingredients into a bowl,   
stir in the sugar. Add the malt, do not combine. Peel & grate the apple, then 
combine with carrot, raisins & walnuts. Beat eggs & oil together. Stir apple  
mixture into dry ingredients then add egg mixture, stirring just to combine.  
Put into pans & bake for about 20 mins or until muffins spring back when   
lightly touched. Leave in tin for 5 mins before turning out onto cooling   
rack. Serve warm or cold. Makes 15. (This recipe is a slight variation on the 
Morning Glory Muffins).  
  
     BLACK OLIVE & FETA MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1 cup sliced pitted black olives, 3 eggs, 1 tsp chilli sauce  
          1 cup crumbled fetta cheese, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese  
          1 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1.1/2 cups milk  
Dry Mix - 3 cups self-raising flour  
          1 Tbspn fresh chopped thyme OR 1 tsp dried thyme  
Topping - Come 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 2-3 Tbspn grated parmesan   
          cheese & 5-6 olives cut in half.  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, grease the pans. Thoroughly combine the wet mix   
ingredients in a bowl. Stir in the dry mix until all the ingredients are well 
combined. Place the mixture in the pans & sprinkle with topping. Bake for   
25-30 mins. Makes 12. These muffins are a perfect accompaniment to Caesar or  
Greek salads & soups. Try them with grilled fish & salad.  
Variations: BO,F & Sundried Tomato - Add 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes to 
the wet mix.  
BO,F & Rosemary - Add 2 Tbsp finely chopped rosemary to the wet mix. Omit the 
thyme.  
Hint: Remove muffins from the pans soon after cooking so they don't sweat. Do 
not use muffin papers.  
  
Cranberry Orange Muffins  
  
3/4 cup natural (wheat) bran  
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour  
1/2 cup granulated sugar  
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon  
1 teaspoon baking powder  
1 teaspoon baking soda  
1 1/3 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)  
1 egg, beaten slightly  
1/2 cup buttermilk or low-fat plain yogurt  
1/4 cup vegetable oil  
1 tsp orange rind  
  
In bowl, combine bran, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda;
mix well.  Add cranberry sauce, egg, buttermilk or yogurt, vegetable oil and  
orange rind; stir just until combined.  
Spoon batter into paper-lined or nonstick muffin tins.  Bake in 400F oven  
for 25 minutes or until firm to the touch.  Makes 12 large muffins.  
  
      RICH DELICIOUS ORANGE TEA MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
1/2 cup butter or margarine melted, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice  
2 eggs, grated rind of 1 orange  
Topping: sugar cubes, orange juice  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine first 4 ingredients & blend well.
Melt butter, take off heat & stir in orange juice, rind & eggs. Beat. Stir   
dry mix into wet mix and blend until just moistened. Spoon into pans, soak 1  
sugar cube in orange juice for each muffin and place on top of batter. Bake   
for 15-20 mins or until done. Makes 8-9 large muffins.  
  
      PAPAYA CASHEW MUFFINS  
  
3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt  
2 cups flour, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon  
1/8 tsp ground ginger, 1.2/3 cups diced peeled papaya  
1.1/4 cups lightly salted roasted cashew nuts  
  
Prehat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a bowl, beat oil & sugar for 2 mins.   
Add eggs & vanilla, beat 1 min. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking  
soda, salt, cinnamon & ginger. Add dry mix to wet mix, stir to just combine.  
Stir in papaya & cashews. Spoon batter into pans & bake 20-25 mins or until   
done. Cool 5 mins before removing. Makes 12 muffins. These freeze well.  
  
      PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY MUFFINS  
  
1 Tbsp melted margarine, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 egg, 2 Tbsp sugar  
1 cup sour milk, 2 cups flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder  
Topping: 3 Tbsp crushed salted peanuts, 4 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp butter  
         strawberry jam for the middle  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF & prepare pans. Put the first 5 ingred. into bowl  
& mix well, then add the flour & b/pdr & blend until just mixed. Put a  
large spoonful of the batter into each muffin pan, then drop a small  
spoonful of jam (jelly) in the centre of each & cover with remaining  
batter. Sprinkle with the topping mixture & bake for 10-15 mins. Makes  
12 muffins.  
  
       PEACHES & CREAM MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs  
          1 cup apricot yoghurt, grated rind of 1 lemon  
          1.1/2 cups chopped peaches (drain if canned)  
          1/2 cup sour whipped cream (to make cream sour, add 1 tsp   
          lemon juice)  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
Topping - 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds  
          1/4 cup castor sugar  
  
Preheat the oven to 350oF, grease or line the muffin pans. Blend the   
sugar into the cream cheese. Beat in the eggs, cream & yoghurt. Mix in the   
peaches & lemon rind. Fold in the flour. If the mixture is still runny add an 
extra 1/2 cup flour. Place in pans, sprinkle with almonds then sugar & bake   
for 25 mins. Makes 10-12.  
Variations: Mango Muffins - Substitute the peaches with chopped mango.  
  
      PEANUT BUTTER MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 2 eggs  
          1/2 cup peanut butter, 1.1/2 cups milk  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda  
Topping - equal parts of cinnamon & sugar mixed together  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF & prepare pans. Blend thoroughly the sugar,  
margarine & peanut butter. Beat in the eggs & milk. Fold the dry mix  
into the wet mix. Place the mixture in pans, sprinkle with topping &  
bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 10-15.  
Variations:  
PB & Choc Chip: Add 1/2 cup of chopped choc or choc chips & 1/2 tsp  
vanilla to the wet mix.  
PB & Date or Raisin: Add 1/2 cup of chopped dates or raisins to the  
combined wet mix.  
PB & Sesame Seed: Add 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds to the combined wet  
mix. Add 1/2 cup chopped dates if desired.  
  
      PESTO MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup finely sliced spring onions, 1/4 cup oil, 2 eggs  
          1/3 cup pesto sauce OR 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil  
          1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1 cup milk  
Dry Mix - 1.1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1 cup wholemeal flour  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Thoroughly combine the wet ingredients   
in a bowl. Combine the dry ingredients & thoroughly but gently work this into 
the wet mix. Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 12 muffins.  
Variations: Pesto & Pine Nut: Add 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts to the mixture.  
Pesto & Prawn: Add 1/2 cup frozen cocktail prawns to the mixture.  
  
       PINA COLADA MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup margarine, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt  
1 tsp rum extract, 1.1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup coconut  
1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 small can drained crushed pineapple  
  
Reheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine sugar, egg, margarine, sour cream 
& rum extract & beat until blended. Stir together dry ingredients & add, stir 
until just mixed. Add pineappale & coconut. Spoon into pans & bake for 20   
mins. Makes 8-9 large muffins.  
  
      PINEAPPLE & PASSIONFRUIT MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup vanilla yoghurt  
          2 eggs, 2 cups crushed canned pineapple, 1/2 tsp finely grated  
          lemon rind & juice of 1 lemon  
          1 cup fresh passionfruit pulp OR 1 can of pulp (about 6 ozs)  
Dry Mix - 3 cups self-raising flour  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend the margarine & sugar then  
beat in the yoghurt & eggs. Add the passionfruit pulp, pineapple & lemon  
& mix well. Fold in the flour & spoon into pans. Bake for 25-30 mins.  
Makes 12.  
Variation: P,P & Coconut: Add 1 cup macaroon coconut to the wet mix.  
This gives a firmer texture to the muffin.  
  
      PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE & RUM MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup chocolate chips  
1 cup milk, 1/3 cup pistachio nuts finely chopped, 3 tsp baking powder  
1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup pistachio nuts chopped extra, 2 eggs, 2 tsp rum  
  
Rub butter into flour, b/pdr & salt. Add sugar. Beat together eggs, milk &   
rum. Make a well in centr of dry ingredients, add 2nd measure chopped nuts,   
chocolate & milk mixture. Mix very lightly until just wet. 3/4 fill greased   
muffin pans & sprinkle with 1st measure finely chopped nuts. Bake at 400oF   
for 20-25 mins. Makes 12.  



      FEIJOA & GINGER MUFFINS  
(This one is for the Aussies & Kiwis, unless you know someone with a  
Feijoa Tree!)  
  
1.1/2 cups flour, 1 cup wholemeal flour, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 cup milk  
2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup raw sugar, 1 cup milk  
1/4 cup (50g) butter, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1 beaten egg  
1 cup chopped feijoas  
  
Preheat oven to 180oC (350oF), prepare pans. Mix together the flour, ginger,  
baking powder & soda & sugar. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine   
breadcrumbs. Combine the liquid ingredients, add the dry mix and feijoas   
until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15 mins. A small slice of   
crystallised ginger may be placed on top of each muffin before baking if   
desired. Makes 12.   
Nutritional Value: Energy - 703 kilojoules (167 calories) per muffin.  
Feijoa - A waxy green fruit about 3" long. Although it is not a guava you may 
know it as a Pineapple Guava. Feijoa sellowiana is an evergreen shrub,   
growing to 10-16 ft. It thrives in subtropical regions but is hardy & once   
established will tolerate moderate frosts. They are either eaten raw (with or 
without the skin) or made into jellies, sauces & chutneys.  
  
      FIG & ORANGE MUFFINS  
  
2 cups sifted flour (sift before measuring), 3 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt  
1 Tbsp baking powder, 1 egg, 1/4 cup melted butter or salad oil, 1 cup milk  
1/2 cup chopped dried figs, fresh grated rind of 1 orange  
  
Preheat over to 410oF, prepare pans. Sift flour again with sugar, baking   
powder & salt into bowl. Beat egg with butter & stir in milk. Add dry mix to  
wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for about 25 mins or   
until well browned. Makes 10 muffins.  
  
      FOUR-CHIP DOUBLE-NUT MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar, 2 tsp baking powder  
1/2 tsp salt, 2/3 cup milk, 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 tsp vanilla  
1/2 cup melted & cooled lightly salted butter or margarine  
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup milk-chocolate chips  
1/2 cup butterscotch chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter chips  
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup chopped pecans  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a bowl mix the first four   
ingredients, in another bowl mix the next four. Add the dry mix to the wet   
mix until just combined. Stir in chips & nuts. Spoon in pans & bake for 15-20 
mins or until done. Makes 12. These muffins freeze well.  
  
      FUDGE FILLED PEANUT BUTTER MUFFINS  
  
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1 Tbsp unsalted butter or margarine  
1.2/3 cups flour, 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt  
1 Tbsp baking powder, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup oil  
1 lightly beaten egg, 1.1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts   
without skins (optional)  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a small saucepan (or microwave) heat  
chocolate chips & butter until melted, stirring constantly; remove from heat  
& reserve. In a bowl stir together flour, sugar, b/pdr & salt. In another   
bowl stir together milk, p/butter, oil, egg & vanilla. Add dry mix to wet mix 
until just combined. Spoon half of batter into pans. Divide chocolate mixture 
among muffins, a scant teaspoon per pan; do not let filling touch sides of   
pan. Spoon remaining batter over filling. Sprinkle tops of muffins with   
chopped peanuts if desired. Bake for 20-25 mins or until lightly browned.   
Makes 9 muffins.  
Variation: A ripe banana cut into 1/2" thick slices & dipped in orange juice  
may be used instead of the fudge filling.  
  
      HAWAIIAN MUFFINS  
  
Dry Mix: 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
  1 jar (3.1/2 ozs) salted roasted chopped macadamia nuts (about 1 cup)  
    2/3 cup flaked coconut, 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple  
Wet Mix: 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup melted & cooled butter or margarine  
  1 lightly beaten egg, 1 tsp vanilla  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a bowl combine first 4 dry mix   
ingredients, stir in rest of dry mix ingredients to coat. In another bowl mix 
together the wet mix ingredients. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. 
Spoon batter into pans & bake 15-20 mins or until done. Makes 12. These   
muffins freeze well.  
  
      HEALTHY HEART MUFFINS  
  
3 egg whites, 3/4 cup low-fat milk, 1 cup low-fat yoghurt  
3/4 cup apple sauce, 2 cups wholemeal flour, 1/2 cup folled oats  
1/2 cup oat bran, 3 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup raisins  
1/2 cup chopped apricots  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Beat the egg whites lightly then  
add milk, yoghurt & apple sauce. Combine flour, rolled oats, bran,  
b/pdr, cinnamon, raisins & apricots. Add the dry mix to the wet mix  
until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 20 mins. Makes 12  
muffins. Nutritional Value: Energy - 156 calories per muffin  
  
      HIGH-FIBRE MUFFINS  
  
4 egg whites, 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup plain low-fat yoghurt  
1/4 cup fruit juice, 2 grated apples, rind & juice of 1 lemon  
1/2 cup currants, 1/2 cup chopped prunes, 3 tsp baking powder  
1/2 cup sultanas (golden raisins), 1.1/2 cups wholemeal flour  
1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup oat bran, 1/2 cup baking bran  
1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp allspice  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Lightly beat the egg whites, add  
milk, yoghurt & fruit juice. Pour the lemon juice over the grated apple  
to prevent browning. Add the lemon rind & all the fruit to the wet mix,  
combine well. Mix together the flour, rolled oats, brans, b/pdr &  
spices. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into  
pans & bake for 25 mins. Makes 12 muffins.  
Nutritional Value: Energy - 180 calories per muffin  
  
      HONEY-CARROT-DATE MUFFINS  
  
1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs  
1.1/2 cups flour, 1 heaped tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt  
1 cup grated carrots (2 medium), 1 cup pitted chopped dates  
  
Melt butter & honey, stir in eggs & milk & beat. Combine dry ingredients &   
stir thoroughly. Add to wet mix until just combined, fold in carrots & dates. 
Bake at 375oF for 15-20 mins. Makes 10 large muffins. Delicious when heated & 
served with butter, cream cheese or marmalade.  
  
      WHOLE-GRAIN HERB-CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
1/4 cup minced onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, 3 Tbsp salad oil  
2 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs  
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1.1/2 cups whole-wheat flour  
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp dry thyme leaves  
1/2 tsp dry tarragon leaves, 1/2 tsp salt, optional  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. In a frying pan cook onion & pepper in 1 
Tbsp of the oil until limp, about 7 mins, stirring often. Mix remaining oil,  
honey, mustard, milk, eggs & cheese. In another bowl, stir together flour,   
cornmeal, b/pdr, herbs & salt. Add the dry mix to the wet mix with the onion  
mixture, stir until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25 mins or   
until well browned. Makes 12. 170 calories per muffin.  
  
      HONEY APRICOT MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups flour, 1.1/2 cups oat bran, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 tsp salt  
3 tsp baking powder, 1.1/2 tsp apple pie spice, 1 cup honey, 2 egg whites  
4 Tbsp safflower oil, 16 oz can apricot halves in extra-light syrup chopped   
finely with syrup reserved  
  
Preheat oven to 325oF, prepare pans. Combine first 6 ingredients (salt is   
optional). In another bowl combine honey, oil, egg whites, apricots & syrup;  
add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans and top with   
extra pecan halves if desired, bake 25-30 mins or until cooked. Makes 18   
muffins.  
Recipe courtesy of the Sunset Magazine (USA)  
  
      HOT CROSS MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt,   
1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp allspice, 1 cup milk, 1 lightly beaten egg  
1/2 cup melted & cooled butter or margarine, 1 tsp vanilla  
1/2 tsp grated orange peel, 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel, 1 cup currants  
Glaze: 1/3 cup confectioners sugar, 1.1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon or   
orange juice, or water  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. In a bowl combine first 6 ingredients.   
In another bowl stir together rest of ingredients except currants. Add dry   
mix to wet mix until just combined, stir in currants. Spoon into pans & bake  
for 15-20 mins or until done. Cool 5 mins before removing muffins from pans.  
For glaze, combine ingredients & drizzle over each muffin to form a cross.   
Serve warm. Makes 12. These muffins freeze well. An easy to make substitute   
for hot cross buns.  
  
      JAM & COCONUT MUFFINS  
  
2.1/2 cups flour, 3 tsp baking powder, 1/2 heaped cup caster sugar, 1 egg  
1.1/4 cups coconut, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1.1/4 cups milk, 3 Tbsp jam  
6 Tbsp vegetable oil, little extra coconut  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Sift flour & baking powder, stir in   
sugar & coconut. Beat egg, vanilla, milk & oil together. Add dry mix to wet   
mix until just combined. Place a large tablespoon of batter into each pan,   
add a teaspoon of jam to each and the rest of the batter. Sprinkle tops with  
a little coconut. Bake for 25-30 mins or until well risen & firm to the   
touch. Makes 9-10 muffins.  
  
     LEMON BREAKFAST MUFFINS  
  
Dry Mix - 1 cup flour, 1 heaped tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 eggs  
          finely grated rind of 1 lemon  
Topping - 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice  
  
Preheat over to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine dry ingredients & blend well.   
Melt butter, remove from heat & stir in juice, eggs & rind. Add dry mix to   
wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins or until   
nicely browned. Remove from pan while warm & dip in topping.  
Variation: A cup of raisins added to this batter makes this a delicious   
muffin for any time of day.  
Topping: Combine melted butter & juice, measure sugar into separate dish. Dip 
top of muffins into butter then sugar.  
  
      LINZERTORTE MUFFINS  
  
Dry Mix: 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt. 1 tsp cinnamon  
         1/8 tsp ground cloves  
Wet Mix: 1/2 cup firmly packed dark-brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar  
         1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 1 lightly beaten egg  
         1 tsp grated lemon peel, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup milk  
         3/4 cup ground blanched hazelnuts (filberts)  
         1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Combine dry mix. In another bowl cream   
sugars with butter until light & fluffy; beat in egg, peel & vanilla, stir in 
milk. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Stir in hazelnuts. Spoon   
half of batter into pans, place 1 tsp of jam in centre of each muffin; do not 
let jam touch sides of pans. Spoon remaining batter into pans & bake for   
15-20 mins or until lightly browned. Makes 12. These muffins freeze well.  
  
      MARMALADE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - peel of 1 grapefruit & 1 orange, 1.1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 cup sugar 
          1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup butter or margarine  
Dry Mix - 1.3/4 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda  
  
Preheata oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Cut complete fruit skins into blender,  
add buttermilk and grind fine. Add sugar, salt & butter & blend. Stir dry mix 
ingredients together & pour wet mix over, stirring just to moisten. Bake for  
20 mins or until done. Makes 12 muffins. Note: These are a really piquant   
muffin, ideal for breakfast. For a slightly sweeter taste, while warm dip in  
melted butter & white sugar. Absolutely scrumptious!  
  
      MARZIPAN RASPBERRY MUFFINS  
  
1 package (7 ozs) almond paste, 2 Tbsp seedless raspberry jam, 2/3 cup sugar  
2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla  
1/2 cup melted & cooled butter or margarine, 1 lightly beaten egg  
1/4 tsp almond extract, 3/4 tsp flaked coconut, 24 whole blanched almonds  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Slice almond paste into 24 equal pieces; 
form each piece into 1.1/2" diameter circle (or small enough to fit into your 
size pans without touching the sides). Top centre of 12 circles with 1/2 tsp  
jam; top with remaining circles, press edges to seal. Set aside. In a bowl,   
stir together flour, sugar, b/pdr & salt. In another bowl, stir together   
milk, butter, egg, vanilla & almond extract until blended. Add dry mix to wet 
mix until just combined. Stir in coconut. Spoon half of batter into pans,   
place an almond pocket horizontally on top of each portion of filling;do not  
let almond paste touch sides of pans. Spoon remaining batter over paste & top 
each muffin with 2 almonds. Bake 15-20 mins or until lightly browned. These   
muffins freeze well. Makes 12. Note: Muffins can also be prepared by cutting  
almond paste into 12 equal pieces & rolling each into a ball. Use this as the 
filling, without the jam; proceed as above. Serve muffins with jam.  
  
      MOIST DATE MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup date filling, 3/4 cup flour, 1 egg  
1 cup sour milk or buttermilk, 1 Tbsp melted shortening, 1.1/2 cups bran  
1 tsp baking soda  
Date Filling: 1 cup chopped dates, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup hot water,  
1 tsp lemon juice. Mix date filling ingredients & simmer until thickened.  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Measure sugar, egg, salt, shortening &   
date filling into a bowl. Beat vigorously until smooth. Add bran. Add flour & 
baking soda, then milk. Stir ONLY to moisten ingredients. Spoon into pans &   
let stand for 3 mins. Bake for 20 mins or until done. Makes 12 deliciously   
tasty & moist muffins. Note: Shortening may be anything you wish ie butter,   
margarine, oil etc.  
  
      MAPLE SYRUP & CHERRY MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup margarine, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 beaten eggs, 1 tsp vanilla essence  
rind & juice of 1 lemon, 1 cup low-fat yoghurt, 1 cup flour, 1 tsp cinnamon  
1 cup wholemeal flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup chopped cherries  
12 whole cherries (optional)  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend the margarine & syrup thoroughly.  
Beat in the eggs followed by the lemon rind & juice, vanilla & yoghurt.   
Gently fold in the previously mixed dry ingredients then the chopped   
cherries, do not overmix. Spoon into pans, top with whole cherries if   
desired, bake for 20 mins or until cooked. Makes 12. 203 calores per muffin.  
  
      PLUM & WHEATGERM MUFFINS  
  
5 very ripe plums, 1/2 cup wheatgerm, 1.1/2 cups flour, 2.3/4 ozs butter  
1.1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup raw sugar  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Roughly chop the plums & remove
stones.  Sift flour & baking powder, add sugar & wheatgerm, mix. Melt 
the butter.  Beat egg & milk together. Add butter & egg mix to the dry 
ingredients. Mix lightly with a fork. Gently stir in the plums. Spoon 
into pans & bake for about 15 mins or until golden & well risen. Makes 
6 large muffins.  
  
      POTATO MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1 cup mashed potato, 1.1/2 cups milk, 2 eggs  
          1/2 cup yoghurt or sour cream, 1/2 cup finely chopped spring
          onions (green onions)
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour, 1 tsp salt  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend the potato, milk, egg &   
yoghurt/cream. Stir in the chopped onions. Fold the flour & the salt into
the wet mix. Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 12.  
Variations:  
Potato & Ham: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped ham to the wet mix.  
Potato & Parsley: Add 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the wet mix.  
Potato, Ham & Apple: Omit the onion & add 1 cup peeled & diced apple.  
Note: If you are using mashed potato from the night before's dinner then
put  it aside BEFORE you add milk butter etc otherwise muffin batter will 
be too thin. 
  
      PRITIKIN MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 4 eggs whites, 3/4 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup non fat yoghurt  
          1/4 cup apple juice concentrate, 2 apples peeled & chopped  
          grated rind of 1 lemon, 1 cup drained morello cherries  
          1/2 cup sultanas  
Dry Mix - 1.1/2 cups wholemeal flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup oatbran  
          3 tsp baking powder, 1.1/2 tsp cinnamon  
  
Preheat oven 350oF & prepare pans. Thoroughly beat together the egg whites,
milk, yoghurt & apple juice, then mix in the apples, rind, cherries &   
sultanas. Combine the dry mix & then fold into the wet mix. Spoon into pans
& bake for 25-30 mins. Makes 12.  
  
      QUICK CHEESE & BACON MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 1 cup milk, 3 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 2 Tbsp sugar  
3/4 cup tasty grated cheese, 1/4 cup melted butter  
1/2 cup crisp bacon pieces  
  
In a large bowl place flour, b/pdr, sugar & bacon. Beat egg lightly, add   
butter & milk. Add to dry ingredients, add cheese & mix to just combine.
3/4  fill greased muffin pans & bake 400oF for 20-25 mins. Makes 12.  
  
      REFRIGERATOR MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 2 cups boiling water, 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup oil  
          2 cups brown sugar, 4 eggs, 2 cups mixed dried fruits  
          4 cups plain low fat yoghurt or buttermilk  
Dry Mix - 3 cups wholemeal flour, 2 cups plain flour  
          4 cups allbran or flaky bran, 4 tsps baking soda  
  
Combine the rolled oats & boiling water in a bowl & allow to cool.
Thoroughly combine the oil, sugar, eggs & yoghurt & stir in the mixed 
fruits. Add to the soaked oats. Combine the dry mix & then thoroughly mix 
into the wet mix.  
Keep this batter in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 6 weeks. 
Gently mix before placing into prepared pans to bake. Makes 40-50 muffins. 
Bake at 400oF for 20-25 mins for 12 muffins.  
Microwave: 6 muffins in microwave pans for 5 mins on High.  
Comment: These muffins are a boost for the frantic mother or wife. If   
necessary your family can cook their own muffins! They are such fun to
watch cooking.  
  
      SMARTY PARTY MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup
          smarties (M&M's)
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF. It is best to use cup cake size pans for these   
muffins, line with paper cases. Thoroughly blend the margarine & sugar &
beat in the eggs & milk. Quickly mix in the smarties & then gently fold 
in the  flour. Place in paper cases. Put an extra smartie or two on top 
of each  muffin before baking, to make them look more colourful. Makes 36. 
Bake for 20 mins.  
Comment: Suprisingly, the cooked smarties inside these little muffins
become soft & creamy. They make a wonderful party treat for the children.  
  
      SMOKED SALMON & HERB MUFFINS  
  
3 cups flour, 4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 3 eggs  
1.1/2 cups milk, 2 ozs butter, 2 ozs smoked salmon slices  
1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs ie tarragon, chives, parsley, coriander
etc 
Low fat sour cream  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Sift flour, baking powder & salt into
a  mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar & herbs. Beat the eggs & milk together, 
melt the butter. Add milk mixture & butter to the dry ingredients. Mix 
lightly  with a fork. Spoon into pans & bake for about 12 mins or until 
golden & well  risen. Serve warm & fill with smoked salmon & sour cream. 
Makes 12.  
  
      SMOKED SALMON & CHEESE MINI MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 4 tsps baking powder, 1 crup grated tasty cheddar cheese  
2 Tbsp chopped thyme or parsley or herbs of your choice, 1 egg  
1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1.3/4 cups milk, 2 Tbsp melted butter  
1/4 cup chopped smoked salmon (smoked chicken may be used instead)  
Topping: sour cream, chives or thyme, smoked salmon, cheese, chutneys  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare mini muffin pans. In a bowl sift together   
flour & baking powder. Stir in the cheese, thyme & pepper. Beat together
the  egg, milk & melted butter. Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients 
&  stir. Fold in the salmon. Spoon into mini pans & bake for 10-12 mins. 
Serve topped with your favourite topping. Makes 40-44 mini muffins.  
Variation: Omit the salmon & use lots of fresh herbs or 1/4 cup of chopped 
corn kernels with a little chopped ham or grilled bacon for a change.  
  
      GLAZED STRAWBERRY LEMON STREUSEL MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon  
1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine, 1 egg  
1.1/2 cups fresh strawberries quartered, 1 tsp grated lemon peel  
Lemon Glaze, Lemon Streusel Topping (recipes follow)  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Prepare Lemon Streusel Topping & set  
aside. In bowl, combine flour, sugar, b/pdr, cinnamon & salt. In another
bowl combine milk, butter & egg. Stir dry mix into wet mix until just combined. 
Fold in strawberries & lemon peel. Spoon into pans. Sprinkle with Lemon   
Streusel Topping & bake for 20-25 mins or until done. Remove from pans,   
prepare Lemon Glaze & drizzle over warm muffins. Makes 12.   
Lemon Streusel Topping: In medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2
cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1 tsp cinnamon & 1 tsp grated lemon peel.
Add 2 Tbsp melted butter or margarine, stir until mixture is crumbly.  
Lemon Glaze: In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup icing sugar & 1 Tbsp fresh
lemon  juice, stir until smooth.  
  
      SUGAR-FREE MUFFINS  
  
2 eggs, 1 cup soy milk, 3 Tbsp oil, 1 cup grated carrot, 1 cup raisins  
2 Tbsp sesame seeds, 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds, 1 tsp mixed spice  
1.1/2 cups coconut, 1 cup wholemeal flour, 1 cup rye flour, 3 tsp b/powder 

Reheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Put the first nine ingredients into a  
bowl & mix well. Add the flours & baking powder & blend until just mixed.  
Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 15 muffins.  
Note: This is THE muffin for the health conscious.  
  
      SWEET POTATO MUFFINS (Or Yams)  
  
1.3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder  
1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg  
3/4 mashed baked sweet potato or yam cooled, 3/4 cup pure maple syrup  
2 lightly beaten eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp water  
1/4 cup lightly salted butter or margarine, melted & cooled  
1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup raisins  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a large bowl, stir together  
flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg. In another bowl,  
stir together sweet potato, maple syrup, eggs, butter, oil, water &  
vanilla until blended. Stir dry mix into wet mix until just combined,  
stir in walnuts & raisins. Spoon into pans & bake 20-25 mins or until  
done. Cool 5 mins before removing from pans. Makes 12. These muffins  
freeze very well.  
  
      TAFFY APPLE MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt 
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted  
2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 cup chopped apple, 1/2 cup honey  
1/2 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts  
  
Peheat oven to 400oF, prepare miniature muffin pans. In bowl combine flour,
sugar, baking powder, salt & nutmeg. In another bowl, combine milk, butter,
eggs & vanilla until blended. Stir dry mix into wet mix until just
moistened. Fold in apple. Spoon into pans and bake 10-12 mins or until 
lightly browned.  
Meanwhile in saucepan, heat honey & brown sugar to a boil stirring to   
dissolve sugar. Dip warm muffins into hot glaze, then into chopped nuts.   
Spear with popsicle sticks or wooden skewers, if desired. Makes 36 minis.  
  
   TOAD-IN-THE-HOLE CORNMEAL MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1.1/4 cups milk, 1 egg, 1/3 cup melted margarine, 1 Tbsp sugar  
          15 cocktail sausages (cheerios)  
Dry Mix - 4 tsp baking powder, 1 cup flour, 1 cup fine cornmeal  
  
Reheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend wet mix ingredients (except   
sausages). Add dry mix previously combined until just blended. Two-thirds  
fill the pans & pop a sausage into the middle of each muffin. The mixture  
should be firm enough to hold up the sausages. Bake for 15-20 mins. Makes
15  muffins. These are great for picnics or school lunches.  
  
       TOMATO & TARRAGON MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup oil, 2 eggs, 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind, 1 diced onion  
          2 Tbsps tomato paste, 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley, 1 cup milk  
          2 Tbsps chopped fresh tarragon OR 1 Tbsp dried tarragon  
          1 tsp chilli sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar  
          1 cup grated cheddar cheese  
Dry Mix - 3 cups self-raising flour  
Topping - 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Thoroughly blend all the wet mix   
ingredients. Add the flour & mix until completely combined. Place in muffin
pans. Sprinkle with topping (optional). Bake for 25-30 mins and remove from
pans when slightly cooled. Makes 12. These muffins are lovely served with  
fish & salad meals-they have a very defined flavour. Split muffins & fill  
them with the following blend: 1/2 cup cream cheese, 2 Tbsp mayonnaise.  
Suitable for cholesterol free cooking (use egg whites only, non-fat milk & 
replace cheese with 1 Tbsp oil, leave off topping).  
Variations: T, T & Prawn - Add 1/2 cup frozen cocktail prawns to the wet
mix. 
  
      TRAMPER'S MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup oil, 1 cup yoghurt, 1 egg, 1/4 cup shredded coconut  
          1/4 cup chopped nuts, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup choc chips  
          1/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup bran  
Dry Mix - 1.1/4 cups flour, 1.1/2 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend wet mix ingredients & mix well. 
Add dry mix until just blended. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins.
Makes  12 muffins.  
  
      TURKEY HAM, CHEESE & PEPPER MUFFINS  
  
1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup minced sweet onion, 1 cup milk  
1/4 cup minced green bell pepper, 1 clove garlic minced or pressed  
2 cups flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 2 eggs  
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup (4ozs) finely diced turkey ham  
1/2 cup diced Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup roasted shelled sunflower seeds  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. In skillet over medium heat, melt   
butter, add onion, green pepper & garlic; cook & stir 5-7 mins or until
onion is translucent. In bowl, combine flour, b/pdr, s & p. In another bowl,   
combine milk & eggs until blended. Add vegetables (plus any butter left),  
turkey & cheese to wet mix. Stir in dry mix until just combined. Spoon into
pans & sprinkle with seeds. Bake 25-30 mins for regular size muffins or
15-20 mins for mini muffins. Makes 12 regular or 36 miniature muffins.  
  
      CHRISTMAS MORNING CRANBERRY MUFFINS  
  
1 cup cranberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar 
2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground allspice 
1 beaten egg, 1/4 tsp grated orange rind, 3/4 cup orange juice  
1/3 cup melted butter or margarine, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts  
  
Coarsely chop cranberries, sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar & set aside. Preheat
oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine flour, 2nd measure sugar, baking
powder, salt, cinnamon & allspice. In another bowl combine egg, orange rind 
& juice and melted butter. Add dry mix to wet mix & stir to moisten. Fold in   
cranberry mixture & nuts. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins or until   
golden. Makes 9 large muffins.  
  
      CHRISTMAS DAY MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups milk, 6 Tbsp golden syrup, 1 oz butter, 1.1/2 cups mixed fruit  
1 tsp mixed spice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup raw sugar  
2 cups baking bran flakes, 2 tsp baking soda, red & green glace cherries  
Icing sugar  
  
Reheat oven to 375oF & prepare muffin pans. Put the first 4 ingredients
into  a saucepan & heat gently until butter has melted. While mixture is 
heating, sift the flour, spice, cinnamon & salt into a large bowl, stir in 
the bran &  sugar. Lightly beat the eggs. Add the baking soda to the melted
ingredients,  then pour this & the eggs into the flour mixture. Quickly & 
lightly stir   until just mixed. Spoon mixture into paper Christmas muffin 
cups or pans.  Place a cherry on top of each. Bake for about 15 mins or 
until muffin springs back when lightly touched. Dust with icing sugar if 
wished and serve warm.  Makes 12.  


      PROVOLONE RYE MUFFINS  
  
1 cup flour, 1 cup rye flour, 1.1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda  
1/4 tsp salt, 1.1/3 cups (about 5.1/2 ozs) shredded provolone cheese  
1 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 lightly beaten egg  
2 Tbsp molasses, 1/2 tsp Dijon-style mustard, 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce  
1/8 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a large bowl, stir together flour,   
baking powder & soda & salt; stir in cheese to coat. In another bowl, stir   
together buttermilk, oil, egg, molasses, mustard, seeds, w/sauce & pepper   
until blended. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans &  
bake for 15-20 mins, or until done. Makes 12 muffins.  
To non-Americans: Molasses is treacle but I don't know what sort of cheese   
provolone may be similar to. I always thought provolone was some sort of a   
luncheon sausage ;-)  
  
      BOSTON BROWN BREAD MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup rye flour, 1/4 cup sugar  
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 cup buttermilk  
1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup molasses, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1 cup raisins  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Stir together flours, cornmeal, sugar,   
b/soda & salt. In another bowl stir together buttermilk, oil, molasses & egg  
until blended. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Stir in raisins.   
Spoon into pans & bake 15-20 mins or until done. Makes 10 muffins.  
  
      TWO TONE MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 beaten egg  
3/4 cup roasted diced almonds, 3/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup cocoa powder  
1/3 cup almond oil or vegetable oil, 1 tsp grated orange peel  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar,   
b/pdr & salt. Stir in almonds, reserving some for garnish. In small bowl,   
combine orange juice, oil & egg. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined.  
Transfer 1/2 of the batter into another bowl & stir in cocoa. Stir orange   
peel into remaining 1/2 of batter. Carefully spoon orange batter into one   
side of each cup. Spoon cocoa batter into other side. Sprinkle tops with   
almonds. Bake 20 mins or until done. Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins.  
  
      TUNNEL OF CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
2 cups biscuit baking mix, 3/4 cup milk, 1 beaten egg,  
12 (1/2") cubes Swiss cheese, 5 slices bacon, crisp-cooked & crumbled  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In bowl, combine biscuit mix & bacon.   
Add milk & egg, stirring just until moistened. Spoon 1/2 of the batter into   
pans, press a cheese cube into each & top with remaining batter, covering   
cheese completely. Bake for 25 mins or until golden. Serve hot. Makes 12.  
  
     JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups stone ground cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 eggs  
2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup sour cream  
1 to 2 tsp minced jalapeno peppers  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. In large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour,  
sugar, baking powder & soda & salt. In small bowl, combine sour cream, eggs & 
peppers until blended. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into 
pans & bake for 20-25 mins for regular-size muffins, 12-15 mins for mini   
muffins. Makes 12 regular or 36 miniature muffins. Great served with an   
omelet or with chili.  
  
      PUMPERNICKEL RAISIN MUFFINS  
  
3/4 cup rye flour, 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, 1 tsp baking soda 
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp salt  
1 cup buttermilk, 1 lightly beaten egg, 2 Tbsp molasses, 1 cup raisins  
1/4 cup lightly salted butter or margarine, melted & cooled  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a large bowl, stir together flour,   
sugar, cornmeal, cocoa, baking soda & salt. In another bowl, stir together   
buttermilk, butter, egg and molasses until blended. Add dry mix to wet mix   
until just combined. Stir in raisins. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins   
or until done. Makes 9 muffins. These freeze well.  
  
Cardamom Lemon-Peel Muffins

Vegetable oil spray
2 1/2 cups oat bran, uncooked
1 cup whole-what flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil (Canola is good)
1/2 cup honey
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspon almond extract
Grated rind of 1 lemon

Preheat oven to 400F.

Spray two muffin tins with vegetable oil spray or use paper muffin
cups.  In a medium bowl, combine bran, flour, cardamom, baking powder
and baking soda.  Mix well.  In a large bowl, combine applesauce, oil,
honey, egg whites, almond extract and lemon peel.  Mix well.

Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients.  Mix well, but do not
overmix.  Fill prepared muffin cups almost full.  Place in oven and 
reduce heat to 375F.  Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPRING MUFFINS

1 cup natural unsweetened yoghurt, 1 large egg, 2 Tbsp oil  
2 to 3 Tbsp milk, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp dry mustard powder  
1.1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 cup grated tasty cheese  
1/4 to 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsely, 1 spring onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra grated cheese  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a bowl beat together yoghurt, egg, 
oil & 2 Tbsp of the milk. Sift flour, mustard, baking powder & soda, stir
in  1 cup of grated cheese & parsley. Add dry mix to wet mix until just
combined. 
Spoon into pans & top each with a little grated cheese. Bake for about 20  
mins or until golden brown. Makes 12.  
  
      AUTUMN MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup treacle (or molasses,
          not blackstrap), 2 eggs, 1.1/2 cups pumpkin puree*, 1/2 cup orange   
          puree (1 orange pulped in a whiz, skin & all), 1/2 cup pecan nuts,  
          1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds,  1 cup chopped 
          raisins  
Dry Mix - 1 cup rolled rye or rolled oats, 3 cups self-raising flour  
          2 tsp powdered ginger  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend the margarine, sugar & treacle. 
Beat in eggs, pumpkin & orange. Mix in the remaining wet mix ingredients.
Add the dry mix & mix well. Spoon into pans & bake for 30-35 mins. Makes 
15-18.  
* To make 1.1/2 cups pumpkin puree, cook 1 lb pumpkin in 1/3 cup of water. 

  
      COFFEE DATE & CHOCOLATE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 2 cups chopped dates, 1 cup orange juice, rind of 1 orange  
          1 Tbsp coffee granules, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs  
          1/2 cup chopped cooking chocolate, 2 chopped bananas  
          1/4 cup oil, 1/2 tsp vanilla  
Dry Mix - 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour, 1.1/2 cups self-raising flour
 
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Place the dates in the orange juice & 
rind & microwave for 3 mins to warm & soften them (may be done in a   
saucepan). Combine the coffee & the water. Add this to the dates. Mash the 
bananas & blend in the eggs, sugar, oil, chocolate & vanilla. Combine all
the wet mix ingredients. Fold the previously mixed flours into the wet mix
until  just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 25-30 mins. Makes 12 large
muffins. 


      APPLE & HONEY (Gluten & Dairy Free)  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup water  
          1 cup diced cooked apple, 1 cup sultanas (golden raisins)  
Dry Mix - 1 cup soy flour, 1 cup rice flour, 1 tsp baking soda  
          1/2 tsp cream of tartar, 1 tsp cinnamon  
  
Preheat oven to 320oF, prepare pans. Combine the oil, honey & water & stir
in the sultanas & apple. Mix the previously mixed dry ingredients into the wet
mix. Spoon into pans & begin cooking without delay, bake for 25-30 mins.   
Makes 10 muffins.  
Variations: Wheat Free: replace the flours with 2 cups rye flour. Any
desired nuts & dried fruits may be added to this mixture. One cup addition is   
sufficient. Suggestions are walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, with raisins
or dates and/or dried apricots. Chopped dried figs with fresh orange peel
is tasty.  
  
      DRIED FRUIT (Gluten Free)  
  
Wet Mix - 2 cups mixed dried fruits (as desired), 1 cup water  
          1.1/2 cups apple puree, grated rind of 1 orange or lemon  
Dry Mix - 3 tsp mixed spice, 1.1/2 cups soy flour, 1 cup rice flour  
          3 tsp wheat free baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 300oF, prepare pans. Warm the mixed fruit in the water or  
presoak to plump it. Add & mix in the apple puree & citrus rind. Mix in the
dry ingredients, this mixture can be well mixed without fear of toughening 
the crumb. Spoon into pans & bake for 35-40 mins. Makes 12 muffins.  
gluten free baking poses several problems for the cook. The products tend
to be heavy & crumbly & lack flavour. Adding extra binding agents like eggs & 
cheese will help, & adding extra flavour with nuts, dried fruits, juices,  
spices & herbs will give a happy result. Use only soy, rice, potato, corn, 
chick pea & buckwheat flours.  
  
      CHICK PEA MUFFINS (Gluten Free)  
  
Wet Mix - 2 eggs, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree*  
          1/2 cup diced onion, 1 Tbsp chopped chives, 1 tsp sugar, s & p  
          1/2 to 1 tsp curry powder (optional)  
Dry Mix - 1.1/2 cups chick pea flour, 3 tsp wheat free baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend the wet mix ingredients together
in a bowl. Quickly but thoroughly mix in the dry ingredients, spoon into
pans & begin baking immediately. Bake for 25-30 mins. Makes 12 muffins.  
Variations:  
Chick Pea with Green Peas: Add 1/2 to 1 cup of cooked green peas to the wet
mix.  
Chick Pea with Seeds: Add 1/4 cup sunflower & 1/4 cup sesame seeds to the
wet mix.  
* To make 1.1/2 cups pumpkin puree, cook 1 lb pumpkin in 1/3 cup of water. 

  
      CHEESE MUFFINS (Gluten free)  
  
2.1/2 cups gluten free bread mix, 1.1/2 cups cold water, pinch salt  
1/2 cup grated cheese  
  
Mix together quickly & thoroughly, then 3/4 fill greased muffin pans & bake
at 450oF for about 15 mins.  
  
      GLUTEN FREE APPLE & CHOCOLATE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, 2 eggs  
          1.1/2 cups apple puree, 1/2 cup chopped chocolate or choc chips  
Dry Mix - 1 cup soy flour or cornflour, 1 cup rice flour  
          1.1/2 tsp wheat free baking powder OR  
          1 tsp baking soda & 1/2 tsp cream of tartar  
  
Preheat oven to 300oF, prepare pans. Cream the margarine & sugar then blend
in the cocoa. Beat in the apple puree, chocolate & eggs. Combine the dry   
ingredients then carefully mix them into the wet ingredients. Spoon into
pans & bake for 30 mins. Makes 8-10 muffins.  
Variations:  
Banana-Choc: Replace the apple puree with 1.1/2 cups mashed bananas.  
Coconut & Apple-Choc: Add 1 cup of dessicated coconut to the wet mix.  
Fruity Apple-Choc: Add 1 cup of any desired dried fruits to the mixture.  
Jaffa-Choc: Substitute the apple puree with 1.1/4 cups of orange juice & 1 
Tbsp finely grated orange rind. Add 1 cup of dessicated coconut.  
Nutty Apple-Choc: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts/pecans to the wet mix.  
Note: Cornflour = cornstarch.  
  
      SPICY BANANA MUFFINS  
  
1 cup brown rice flour, 1/3 cup soya flour, 2 tsp baking powder  
1/2 tsp mixed spice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 cup unprocessed rice bran  
1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 cup mashed banana, 1/2 cup sultanas, 1 cup soy milk 
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, 2 ozs dairy-free melted margarine  

Prepare oven to 420oF, prepare pans. Sift flours, b/pdr & spices into bowl,
add remaining ingredients; stir until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake
for about 35 mins or until cooked. Dust with sifted icing sugar if desired.
Makes 12 muffins. Icing sugar = confectioner's sugar or powdered sugar.  

     MUSHROOM MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 cup milk
          2 Tbsp chopped parsley, pinch dried thyme  
Dry Mix - 2 cups self-raising flour  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Thoroughly combine the wet mix   
ingredients. Add the flour until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 
20-25 mins. Remove from pans AS SOON as they are slightly cooled to prevent
sweating. Makes 10-12. A popular accompaniment at dinner to soups, beef and
chicken meals or salads.  
Variations:  
Mushroom & Walnut: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the wet mix. This muffin 
has a delicious texture.  
Mushroom & Tarragon: Add 1.1/2-2 tsp dried tarragon or 2 Tbsp of fresh to
the wet mix.  
Mushroom & Bacon: Add 1/2 cup finely diced bacon or ham to the wet mix.
this is a nice addition to the mushroom & walnut variation.  
Mushroom & Rye: Use 1 cup self-raising and 1 cup rye flour with 2 tsp
baking powder.  
  
      STRAWBERRY SPECIAL MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup strawberry
          yoghurt 1 punnet chopped fresh strawberries (about 1.1/2 cups)  
          grated rind & juice 1 large lemon  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour  
Topping - equal parts of cinnamon or garam masala & sugar  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend the margarine & sugar & beat in 
the eggs & yoghurt. Fold in the chopped strawberries, lemon juice & rind & 
very carefully fold in the flour to avoid squashing the fruit. Spoon into  
pans, sprinkle with topping if desired & bake for 20-25 mins.  
Variations: Any fresh berry fruit may be substituted for the strawberries
(raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, loganberries, marionberries,   
cranberries, blackcurrants, elderberries or blueberries).
  
     CHUTNEY & CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 2 eggs, 1/2 cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese  
          1/2 cup sweet tomato or fruit chutney, 1/2 tsp chilli sauce  
          1 small onion diced, 3/4 cup water  
Dry Mix - 2 cups self-raising flour, 1 tsp curry powder  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend the eggs & cream cheese in a
bowl. Add the remaining wet mix ingredients & stir well. Combine the dry 
mix & add  this to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake 
for 25-30  mins. Makes 10-12. This muffin is robust & moist, try filling it 
with sliced cold beef for a 'lunch box'.  
  
      RYE, PUMPKIN & DATE MUFFINS (Wheat Free)  
  
Wet Mix - 1/4 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar or treacle (molassess), 3 eggs  
          1/2 cup yoghurt, 1 cup pumpkin puree*, 1 cup chopped dates  
Dry Mix - 2 tsp mixed spice (or pumpkin pie spice), 2.1/2 cups rye flour  
          4 tsp wheat free baking powder or 1 tsp baking soda  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Thoroughly combine the wet mix   
ingredients except the dates. Fold in the combined dry mix, add the dates &
spoon into pans. Bake as soon as possible, for 25-30 mins. Makes 12.  
* To make 1.1/2 cups pumpkin puree, cook 1 lb pumpkin in 1/3 cup of water. 
Variations:  
Rye, Apricot & Almond: Omit the dates & add 1 cup chopped dried apricots & 
1/2 cup sliced almonds.  
Rye & Sultanas: Omit the dates & add 1 cup of sultanas (golden raisins)  

PEACH GINGERBREAD MUFFINS (170 calories, 2.97 grams fat)

        2 cups flour
        2 tsp baking powder
        1 tsp ginger
        1/2 tsp cinnamon
        1/4 tsp ground cloves
        1/2 tsp salt
        2 tbl cooking (vegetable) oil
        1/2 cup applesauce
        1/2 cup sugar
        1/4 cup egg substitute (or 2 egg whites)
        1/4 cup apple juice
        1 16-ounce can peaches in juice, drained and chopped
          (or substitute frozen thawed or fresh (peeled and chopped))

        makes 12 muffins
        preheat oven to 400
        use either paper liners or grease muffin pan with cooking spray

        bowl1: combine dry ingredients and spices
        bowl2: combine oil, apple sauce, sugar, molasses, mix then 
                add egg and apple juice and peaches
        add wet mixture to flour mixture, stir until moistened
        pour into prepared muffin tin, bake for ~20 minutes

ORANGE APPLESAUCE MUFFINS (122 calories, 18 grams carbo, 3 grams protein,
                           127 mg sodium, 18 mg cholesterol)
        2 cups flour
        1+1/2 tsp baking powder
        1/2 tsp baking soda
        1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
        1/4 tsp salt
        1 egg
        1 cup unsweetened applesauce
        1 tsp orange zest (wash orange, grate orange rind - no white pith)
        1/2 cup orange juice
        3 tbl cooking (vegetable) oil

        makes 12 muffins
        preheat oven to 400
        use either paper liners or grease muffin pan with cooking spray

        bowl1: combine dry ingredients and spices
        bowl2: beat egg, add applesauce, orange zest, orange juice, and oil
        add wet mixture to flour mixture, stir until moistened
        pour into prepared muffin tin, bake for ~20 minutes

FAT-FREE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS (152 calories and 0.4 grams fat)

        2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 
                (wash and drain if fresh; thaw and drain if frozen)
        1+1/4 cups cake flour
        3/4 cup oat flour (see note below)
        1+1/2 tsp baking powder
        1/2 tsp salt
        1/2 tsp cinnamon
        3/4 cup packed brown sugar
        2 egg whites
        3/4 cup plain yogurt
        1/2 cup applesauce
        2 tbl all-purpose flour

        makes 12 muffins
        preheat oven to 375
        use either paper liners or grease muffin pan with cooking spray

        bowl1: combine dry ingredients, spices, and brown sugar (break lumps)
        bowl2: combine egg whites, yogurt, applesauce, and mix
        add wet mixture to flour mixture, stir until moistened
        bowl3: toss blueberries lightly with 2 tbl flour (helps keep them
                from sinking to the bottom)
        add blueberries to mixture, don't overmix
        pour into prepared muffin tin, bake for ~20-25 minutes

        Note: to make oat flour, place about 1 cup rolled oats into a food
                processor and pulse until finely ground.

BANANA SULTANA MUFFINS (160 calories and 2 grams fat)

        1/2 cup sultanas (yellow raisins)
        1/4 cup apple or orange juice
        1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
        2 egg whites
        1 tbl vegetable oil
        3 tbl honey
        1+1/2 cups unbleached white flour
        1/3 cup stone-ground white cornmeal
        2 tsp baking powder
        1 tsp baking soda
        1/4 cup brown sugar
        1/2 tsp ground ginger
        1/4 tsp ground cardamom
        2 ripe bananas, diced

        makes 12 muffins
        preheat oven to 375
        use either paper liners or grease muffin pan with cooking spray

        bowl1: combine raisins and juice,let stand for 5 minutes
                add buttermilk, egg whites, oil, and honey
                whisk until smooth
        bowl2: sift flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda
                add brown sugar and spices, wisk until mixed
                add bananas and toss lightly
        combine wet and dry ingredients and stir 'just to mix'
        pour into prepared muffin tin, bake for ~25 minutes

FAT FREE PUMPKIN MUFFINS (204 calories and 0.7 grams fat)

        1/2 cup prune puree
        2/3 cup packed brown sugar
        1/3 cup molasses
        1 cup canned pumpkin puree
        1/4 cup egg substitute or 2 egg whites
        1+1/4 cup flour
        1/2 cup cornmeal
        1+1/2 tsp cinnamon
        1 tsp nutmeg
        1 tsp baking soda
        1/2 tsp salt

        makes 10 muffins
        preheat oven to 400
        use either paper liners or grease muffin pan with cooking spray

        bowl1: mix prune puree, sugar, molasses, pumpkin and egg
        bowl2: mix remaining ingredients
        combine and stir to blend
        pour into prepared muffin tin, bake for ~20-25 minutes


      Blueberry Corn Muffins

1 1/3 c unbleached flour      2 eggs
2/3 c corn flour              1 c milk
2 tsp baking powder            1 c buttermilk
1/2 tsp baking soda           1/4 c melted butter
1/2 tsp salt                  1 to 2 c blueberries
1/4 c sugar
    Sift the dry ingredients together.  Beat the eggs, milk,         
buttermilk and butter together.  Pour the egg mixture into the 
flour mixture and stir just enough to moisten the dry ingredients.
Fold the blueberries into the batter.  Grease a muffin tin and fill
the muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.  Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes
or until golden brown.

This is my own recipe and I don't necessarily use exact amounts when I
bake so feel free to change it.  It's also good with a combination of
blueberries and sauted apples, if you decide to do it that way, you
should add a little lemon juice and some cinnamon to the batter.

      

      APRICOT GRAHAM MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups graham or whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ  
3 Tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda  
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts  
5 Tbsp melted & cooled butter or margarine, 2 large eggs  
1 cup unflavoured yoghurt, about 3 Tbsp brown sugar  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Mix flour, wheat germ, sugar, b/pdr,   
soda, apricots & nuts. Blend butter, eggs & yoghurt. Add dry mix to wet mix   
until just combined. Spoon into pans & sprinkle each muffin with brown sugar. 
Bake until edges are golden brown & centre is firm to touch, about 20 mins.   
Makes about 12. 206 calories per muffin.  
Recipe courtesy of Sunset Magazine April 1990.  
  
   
      BLUEBERRY PUMPKIN MUFFINS  
  
1.2/3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp allspice, 1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin  
1/4 cup undiluted evaporated milk, 1/3 cup shortening (butter/margarine)  
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup blueberries, 1 Tbsp flour 
Streusel Topping: Combine 2 Tbsp flour, 2 Tbsp sugar & 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Cut  
in 1 Tbsp butter until mixture is crumbly.  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Combine first 6 ingredients. Combine   
pumpkin & evaporated milk until blended. Cream shortening & sugar in large   
mixer bowl, add egg, beat until mixture is fluffy; mix in pumpkin mixture.   
Add flour mixture to wet mix until just combined. Coat the blueberries with   
the tablespoon of flour and gently mix into mixture. Spoon into pans &   
sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake for about 40 mins or until toothpick   
inserted in centre comes out clean. Makes 12-18 muffins.  
Recipe courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine November 1988.  
  

     Oatmeal Muffins

 1  c  flour
1/4 c  granulated sugar
 3  t  baking powder
1/2 t  salt
 1  c  quick-cooking oatmeal (NOT instant)
 1     egg, slightly beaten
 1  c  milk
 3  T  vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 12 muffin tins
with shortening. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and
salt. Add oatmeal, stir to mix. Mix in egg, milk, and oil,
stirring only to moisten. Fill 12 muffin tins and bake for 15
minutes or until lightly golden brown on top. 


      NASHI & APRICOT YOGHURT MUFFINS  
  
1.1/4 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 beaten eggs  
1 cup wholemeal flour, 2 cups finely chopped nashi, 1/4 cup oil  
1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots, 1 cup apricot yoghurt, 1 tsp ginger  
1/4 cup low-fat milk, 1/2 tsp ground cloves  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Sift the flour with the b/pdr & soda,   
add the wholemeal flour. Add the nashi & apricots. To the eggs add the oil   
yoghurt, milk & spices. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined.   
Spoon into pans & bake for 20 mins or until cooked. Makes 12. 169 calories   
per muffin. *Note: I believe Nashi are called Asian Pears in the States.  
Pears can be used to replace Nashi if desired.  
  
      NONAME MUFFINS  
  
3/4 cup butter, 1 cup milk, 2 lightly beaten eggs, 3/4 cup sugar  
3 cups flour, 6 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup coconut  
1 can crushed pineapple (about 13-14 ozs)  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Melt butter, blend in milk, eggs &   
pineapple. Combine sugar, flour, b/pdr, salt & coconut. Add to wet mix until  
just combined. At this stage if mixture is too dry add another 1/4 cup of   
milk. Spoon into pans & sprinkle tops with sugar, bake for about 20   
mins or until golden brown. This recipe came from a lady that makes muffins   
for a living, consequently they will rise up rather large! You might like to  
try them with less baking powder.  
  
      ORANGE & CARROT MUFFINS  
  
1 cup buttermilk, 1 beaten egg, 1/3 cup melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla  
1 cup whole wheat or plain flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 cup quick cooking oats 
1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup finely shredded carrot, grated rind of 1 orange  
2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Pour buttermilk over oats in bowl. Add   
beaten egg, melted butter, sugar, carrots, vanilla & rind & mix thoroughly.   
Combine dry ingredients & add to wet mix until just combined. If desired,   
raisins or date may be added at this point. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20  
mins or until done. Makes 12 muffins.  
  
      ORANGE OATMEAL MUFFINS  
  
1 cup oats soaked in 1/2 cup orange juice & 1/2 cup boiling water for 15 mins 
1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup raisins, 1 tsp baking powder  
1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking soda  
1 tsp vanilla  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Cream butter & sugars, beat in eggs &   
stir in the oat mixture. Stir in raisins & vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder, 
baking soda & salt, add to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans &   
bake for 20 mins or until done. Makes 12 muffins.  
  
       OVERNIGHT BRAN & DATE MUFFINS  
  
Dry Mix - 1.1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1 tsp cinnamon  
          1/2 cup sugar, 1.3/4 cups unprocessed bran  
          1 cup finely chopped dates  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup oil, 1.1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 lightly beaten egg  
  
Sift first 4 dry mix ingredients, stir in bran & dates. Combine wet mix   
ingredients. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined, cover &   
refrigerate overnight. (These muffins can be made & cooked on the same day,   
but are not as nice as if the mixture is left to stand overnight). Next day,  
spoon into prepared pans & bake at 425oF for 20 mins or until done. Serve hot 
with butter. Makes 20 muffins.  
  
      PEARADISE MUFFINS  
  
1 cup flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1.1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
1.1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup yoghurt  
1/4 cup oil, 1/3 cup honey, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup diced pears  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Mix dry ingredients together. Stir pears 
lightly into dry ingredients. Combine yoghurt, oil, honey & egg, add dry mix  
to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 20-25 mins or   
until done. Makes 15 muffins.  
Variation: Grated lemon or orange rind may be added.  
To use sweet milk: omit yoghurt & baking soda, increase baking powder to 3   
tsps & use 1 cup fresh milk.  
  
      PLANTATION HERB MUFFINS  
  
1 cup cold cooked brown rice, 3 Tbsp oil, 2 eggs, 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt  
4 tsp baking powder, 1 cup milk, 1/4 tsp basil, 1/4 tsp marjoram  
1/4 tsp oregano, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Combine rice, oil, eggs, milk, cheese &  
herbs. Sift dry ingredients & add to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into  
pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 12 very tasty muffins.  
  
      PUMPKIN & HONEY MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 2 eggs,  
          1/2 cup yoghurt, 1.1/2 cups pumpkin puree*, 1 tsp lemon rind  
Dry Mix - 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour (or add 2.1/2 tsp baking powder to  
          plain flour)  
Topping - 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1 tsp mixed spice, 1 Tbsp margarine  
          2 Tbsp sugar  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Blend the margarine, sugar & honey. Beat 
in the eggs, yoghurt, pumpkin & rind. Fold in the flour until just combined.  
Spoon into pans & place a little of the topping on each muffin, press down   
very slightly. Bake for 20-25 mins taking care not to scorch the topping.   
Makes 12. This recipe is suitable for cholesterol free cooking - omit egg   
yolks, use fat-free yoghurt, use vegetable oil in place of margarine.  
* To make 1.1/2 cups puree, cook a little less than a pound of pumpkin in 1/3 
cup of water, either mash, sieve or put in a blender to puree.  
Variations: Pumpkin, Honey & Rosemary: Add 2-3 Tbsp of chopped fresh rosemary 
to the wet mix. Do not use the topping.  
  
       PINEAPPLE CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup muesli, 1/2 cup self-raising wholemeal flour, 1 egg  
1/2 cup self-raising flour, 1 Tbsp golden syrup, 1/4 cup butter  
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 2 Tbsp non-dairy soy drink powder  
3/4 cup well drained unsweetened crushed pineapple  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Sift flours together retaining husks,   
add muesli. Melt butter, add golden syrup, pineapple & cheese. Combine with   
dry ingredients, add egg & soy powder, do not over-mix. Spoon into pans &   
sprinkle tops with extra grated cheese if desired, bake for 12-15 mins or   
until cooked. Makes 12 muffins. Wholemeal = whole-wheat.  
Recipe courtesy of the New Idea Magazine (NZ).  
  
      SPECIAL TREAT BANANA MUFFINS  
  
1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup wholemeal flour  
1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup castor sugar, 1/2 cup milk  
1/2 cup chopped mixed fruit, 2 bananas mashed  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Sift the flour, b/soda & b/pdr into a   
bowl, add the wholemeal flour. Rub in the butter until the mixture   
resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the chips, sugar & chopped fruit. Add the 
mashed banana & milk. (This is a sticky mixture.) Spoon into pans & bake for  
20 mins or until cooked. Add a chocolate button on top before baking if   
desired. Makes 12. These are a very moist, soft muffin. 219 calories per   
muffin. *Notes: You may know 'castor sugar' as 'baker's special' or 'superfine
sugar'. Wholemeal = whole-wheat.  
  
      STRAWBERRY BUTTERFLY MUFFINS  
  
1.3/4 cups wholemeal flour, 1/2 cup castor sugar, 2 lightly beaten eggs  
2 ozs butter melted, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup strawberry-flavoured yoghurt  
2 Tbsp shredded coconut  
  
Preheat oven to 425oF, prepare pans. Combine flour & sugar. Mix eggs, butter  
& milk. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake   
for about 20 mins or until cooked when tested. Turn onto wire racks to cool.  
Slice the top off each muffin, cut tops into halves. Drop 1 tsp of yoghurt on 
the centre of each muffin, push straight edge of 2 top pieces into yoghurt,   
sprinkle with coconut. Makes 16 muffins. Wholemeal=whole-wheat.  
Recipe courtesy of the Australian Women's Weekly.  
  
   
      SEAFOOD MUFFINS  
  
1 cup small shrimps (drained & coarsely chopped), 1/4 cup grated cheese  
14 cup finely chopped celery, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1.1/2 cups flour, 1 egg  
2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/3 cup oil, parsley, 2 Tbsp sugar  
1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 cup milk  
  
Combine shrimps, cheese, sour cream & celery & set aside. Sift flour, sugar,  
b/pdr, salt & thyme. Slightly beat egg with a fork, beat in milk & oil. Add   
dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & top with about 1   
Tbsp of the shrimp mixture. Bake at 375oF for about 20 mins or until done.   
Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm! For a more economical muffin,   
use canned salmon instead of shrimps.  
  
      SESAME MUFFINS  
  
2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed  
paste, available in health food stores/Middle Eastern markets/large   
supermarkets), 1/4 cup melted & cooled butter or margarine, 1/2 cup milk  
1/2 tsp Oriental-style (dark) sesame oil, 3/4 cup light-brown sugar  
2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 2/3 cup raisins (optional)  
4 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, divided into 3 + 1  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a bowl, stir together flour, b/pdr &  
salt. In another bowl, stir together tahini, butter & oil; stir in sugar,   
milk, eggs & vanilla until blended. Add dry mix to wet mix until just   
combined, stir in raisins & 3 Tbsp of sesame seeds. Spoon batter into pans,   
sprinkle with 1 Tbsp sesame seeds & bake 15-20 mins or until done. Makes 12   
muffins. Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in small frying pan/skillet over  
medium heat. Cook, stirring for 3 mins, or until seeds are lightly browned.   
May also be toasted in a microwave, stirring often.  
  
      STRAWBERRY COCONUT MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup water, 1.1/2 cups flour, 1 beaten egg  
1 cup wholemeal flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup frozen strawberries, diced  
1/2 cup coconut, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1 cup low-fat milk  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Gently heat together the sugar, butter & 
water until the sugar dissolves, set aside to cool. Combine flour, b/pdr,   
strawberries & coconut. Mix together the vanilla, egg & milk, then add to the 
flour mixture. Finally pour in the butter syrup & mix until just combined.   
Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Serve hot or cold with custard,   
yoghurt or ice-cream. Any berryfruit may be used in this recipe. If using   
fresh berries add them at the end to avoid damaging the fruit. Makes 12.  
Nutritional Value: Energy - 203 calories per muffin.  
  
      TANGELO & POPPYSEED MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 beaten eggs, 2 Tbsp poppyseeds  
1/2 cup low-fat milk or yoghurt, 1 Tbsp grated tangelo rind  
1/2 cup tangelo juice, 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Blend the margarine & sugar together &   
beat in the eggs, milk or yoghurt, tangelo rind & juice, & poppyseeds. Mix   
dry ingredients & add to wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake  
for 20 mins. Makes 12. Nutritional Value: 197 calories per muffin.  
Tangelo - Citrus fruit cross of a mandarin & a grapefruit. Larger than a   
mandarin & a little smaller than an average-size orange. Skin colour is a   
bright tangerine and they mature during the late mandarin season. Mandarins,  
Tangerines or Oranges may be used instead.  


      APPLE CHEESE MUFFINS  
  
1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1.1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda 
1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 cup rolled oats, 2/3 cup grated sharp cheese, 1/4 cup milk  
1 cup apple pie filling, chopped apple or applesauce, 1/2 cup nuts  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Cream margarine & sugar. Add eggs & beat 
well. Sift flour, soda & salt & stir into creamed mixture. Stir in oats,   
apple cheese & nuts, mixing well. Add milk last. Spoon into pans & bake for   
20-25 mins or until done. Makes 18 muffins.  
  
      APPLE STRUDEL MUFFINS  
  
2 cups self-raising flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter 
1 medium grated apple, 1 Tbsp grated lemon rind  
Topping: 1 Tbsp grated lemon rind, 1/4 cup walnuts, 2 Tbsp sugar  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Put flour & sugar in bowl, rub in butter 
until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup of this mixture for topping. Beat egg, add   
milk. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined. Gently stir in apple & 1   
Tbsp rind. Spoon into muffin tins. Add reserved crumb mix to remaining   
topping ingredients & sprinkle over each muffin. Bake for 20 mins or until   
done.  
  
      APPLESAUCE OATMEAL MUFFINS  
  
1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 cup brown sugar  
1/4 cup oil, 2/3 cup applesauce, 3 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
3/4 cup rolled oats, 1 egg, 1/3 cup milk  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Mix dry ingredients well with a fork.   
Beat egg, then add oil & milk, stir in applesauce. Add the dry mix to the wet 
mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 20 mins or until cooked.  
  
      APRICOT GRAHAM MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups graham or whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ  
3 Tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda  
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts  
5 Tbsp melted & cooled butter or margarine, 2 large eggs  
1 cup unflavoured yoghurt, about 3 Tbsp brown sugar  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Mix flour, wheat germ, sugar, b/pdr,   
soda, apricots & nuts. Blend butter, eggs & yoghurt. Add dry mix to wet mix   
until just combined. Spoon into pans & sprinkle each muffin with brown sugar. 
Bake until edges are golden brown & centre is firm to touch, about 20 mins.   
Makes about 12. 206 calories per muffin.  
Recipe courtesy of Sunset Magazine April 1990.  
  
      BACON MUFFINS  
  
6 rashers bacon, 2 cups sifted flour, 3 tsp baking powder, 1 Tbsp sugar  
1/4 tsp salt, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup milk, 2 Tbsp bacon fat OR melted butter  
1/2 cup grated cheese  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Fry the bacon until crisp, drain &   
reserve the bacon fat, chop bacon. Stir together the flour, baking powder,   
sugar, salt & cheese. Mix the egg, milk & bacon fat or butter. Add the dry   
mix along with the bacon to the wet mix until just combined. Mixture will be  
somewhat lumpy. Spoon into cups & bake for about 25 mins or until done. Makes 
15 medium or 12 large muffins.  
  
      BIRDSEED MUFFINS  
  
1 cup flour, 1 cup wholemeal flour, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp poppy seeds  
1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 2.1/2 tsp baking powder  
1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1 Tbsp golden syrup, 1/2 tsp cloves  
2 beaten eggs, 1 cup low-fat milk  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans.  Melt the butter with the honey, golden  
syrup & cloves until the mixture dissolves; set aside to cool. Mix the   
flours, seeds & baking powder together. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until  
just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 20 mins. Sprinkle tops with sesame  
or poppy seeds if desired. This is a super-healthy muffin. Makes 12.  
Nutritional Value: Energy - 140 calories per muffin.  
  
      BLUEBERRY MUFFIN CAKE  
  
4 oz plain wholemeal flour, 8 oz plain white flour, pinch salt, 1 tsp b/powder
grated rind 1 orange, 6 oz light brown sugar, 8 oz blueberries or bilberries  
2 eggs, 1/4 pint milk, 1 oz melted butter, milk to glaze, demerara sugar  
  
Line a 7.1/2" cake tin with cake liner or greaseproof paper. Set oven to   
425oF (220oC, Gas Mark 7). Sift the flour, salt & baking powder. Stir in the  
orange rind, sugar & berries. Whisk the eggs, milk & butter together. Stir   
the liquid mixture into the dry mix & mix well. Transfer to the lined tin.   
Bake above the centre of the oven for 35 mins. Remove the cake from the oven, 
glaze with milk & sprinkle with the demerara sugar. Return to oven to bake   
for a further 5 mins. Serve warm or cold.  
Note: You can also make muffins with this recipe. Reduce baking time to 20   
mins. Brush with milk, sprinkle with sugar & return to oven for 5 mins.  
  
      BRAN & RAISIN MUFFINS  
  
8 oz wholemeal flour, 3 level tsp baking powder, good pinch salt, 1 egg  
1/2 cup brown sugar slightly heaped, 1/2 cup bran flakes, 1 cup raisins  
1/2 pint milk, 6 Tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Mix flour, b/pdr, salt & sugar, stir in  
bran & raisins. Beat egg, milk & oil together. Add dry mix to wet mix until   
just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins or until well risen.   
Makes 9-10 muffins.  
  
      BANANA & PASSIONFRUIT MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups flour, 3 cups bran flakes, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 tsp cinnamon  
3 mashed bananas, 1 tsp passionfruit syrup, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup milk  
1/2 cup golden syrup, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp baking soda  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Combine flour, bran, b/pdr, cinnamon &   
bananas. Heat the butter, golden syrup, sugar & milk in a pot, add the baking 
soda & passionfruit syrup. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just   
combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15 mins or until golden brown. Makes 12  
large muffins. 268 calories per muffin.  
  
      BLUEBERRY CORNMEAL MUFFINS  
  
1 cup flour, 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder  
1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream  
1/4 cup salad oil, 1 cup blueberries fresh, frozen or canned & drained  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking   
powder, soda & salt. Beat eggs with sour cream until blended, beat in oil.   
Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined adding blueberries with the last   
few stirs. Spoon batter into pans & bake for 18-20 mins or until lightly   
browned. Makes 12. 189 calories per muffin.  
Recipe courtesy of Sunset Magazine July 1988 (USA).  
  
      BLUEBERRY PUMPKIN MUFFINS  
  
1.2/3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt  
1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp allspice, 1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin  
1/4 cup undiluted evaporated milk, 1/3 cup shortening (butter/margarine)  
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup blueberries, 1 Tbsp flour 
Streusel Topping: Combine 2 Tbsp flour, 2 Tbsp sugar & 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Cut  
in 1 Tbsp butter until mixture is crumbly.  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Combine first 6 ingredients. Combine   
pumpkin & evaporated milk until blended. Cream shortening & sugar in large   
mixer bowl, add egg, beat until mixture is fluffy; mix in pumpkin mixture.   
Add flour mixture to wet mix until just combined. Coat the blueberries with   
the tablespoon of flour and gently mix into mixture. Spoon into pans &   
sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake for about 40 mins or until toothpick   
inserted in centre comes out clean. Makes 12-18 muffins.  
Recipe courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine November 1988.  
  
      BREAKFAST MUESLI MUFFINS  
  
1.1/2 cups untoasted muesli, 1.1/2 cups milk, 1/3 cup peanut oil  
1 tsp vanilla essence, 2 Tbsp golden syrup, 1 cup flour, 2 tsp baking powder  
1.1/2 cups wholemeal flour, 1 tsp allspice, extra muesli for top  
  
Preheat oven to 350oF, prepare pans. Mix the muesli with 1 cup of the milk;   
soak for 5 mins. Combine the oil, remaining milk, vanilla, golden syrup &   
muesli mixture. Mix together the dry ingredients, add to the wet mix until   
just combined. Spoon into pans, sprinkle tops with 1 tsp of muesli each, bake 
for 15-20 mins. Makes 12. Nutritional Value: Energy - 216 calories per muffin.
Keep a batch of these in the freeze & heat them in the oven or microwave when 
in a hurry to get to work or time is short!  
  
      CARROT MUFFINS  
  
Wet Mix - 3 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup oil, 1 cup plain yoghurt  
          1 cup grated carrot, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts  
Dry Mix - 3 cups self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Beat together the eggs, sugar, oil  
& yoghurt. Add the carrot & walnuts. Fold in the previously combined dry  
mix. Place in muffin pans & bake for 20-25 mins. Makes 12.  
Variations:  
Carrot & Honey: Omit the sugar & add 1/2 cup honey to the wet mix.  
Increase the cinnamon to 2 tsps.  
Carrot & Pineapple: Omit the yoghurt from the wet mix & add 1 cup  
crushed pineapple. 1/2 cup currants may be added to the wet mix if  
desired.  
Carrot & Sesame: Replace the walnuts with 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted sesame  
seeds & 1/2 cup sultanas (golden raisins).  
Zucchini: Substitute grated raw zucchini for grated carrot in any of the  
above recipes. Add 1 tsp of vanilla essence to the wet mix.  
  
      CHEESY HAM MUFFINS  
  
1 cup milk, 2 beaten eggs, 2 tsp sugar, 1/3 cup butter melted, 3 tsp b/powder 
1.1/2 cups flour, 1.1/2 cups cooked rice, 1/4 cup chopped ham  
1 cup jarlsberg cheese, grated  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Combine milk, eggs, sugar & butter. Sift 
flour & baking powder into a bowl, stir in rice, cheese & ham. Add this to   
wet mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 30-35 mins or until   
firm & golden. Serve warm with butter if desired. Makes 12.  
  
      CHOCOLATE BOURBON MUFFINS  
  
3/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup sugar  
1/2 cup softened lightly salted butter or margarine, 1 egg  
1 square (1oz) melted semisweet chocolate, 1 Tbsp bourbon, 1 tsp vanilla  
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped pecans  
  
Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. In a bowl mix first three ingredients.   
In another bowl cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy, beat in chocolate, 
egg, bourbon & vanilla. Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined, stir in   
chips & nuts. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins or until done. Makes 9.   
These muffins freeze well.  
  
      CORNMEAL MUFFINS  
  
1 cup flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup white sugar  
1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 egg, 3/4 cup milk  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Mix dry ingredients together & stir in   
cornmeal. Melt butter, add egg & milk & combine well. Add dry mix to wet mix  
until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Serve hot! Makes  
8 large muffins. An old fashioned Waterloo County favourite.  
Variation: Add 1/2 cup corn niblets or 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon.  
  
      CORNMEAL HAM MUFFINS  
  
1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup oil, 1 cup yoghurt, 2 eggs, 1 cup chopped cooked ham  
2.1/2 tsp baking powder, 3 tsp dry mustard, 1/2 cup coarse cornmeal  
1 cup flour  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Put the first five ingredients into a   
bowl & mix well. Mix remaining ingredients, add to wet mix until just   
combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12. A very nice   
savoury muffin.  
  
      CORNMEAL & WHOLEMEAL MUFFINS  
  
2 eggs, 2 cups yoghurt, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp oil, 1 tsp baking powder  
1/2 cup wholemeal flour, 1 cup fine cornmeal, 1 cup coarse cornmeal  
  
Preheat oven to 375oF, prepare pans. Put the first four ingredients into a   
bowl and mix well. Add the remaining premixed ingredients & blend until just  
combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Makes 12. A hearty, healthy  
muffin!  

