Trick And Treat Muffins Food

BASIC MUFFIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line 2 muffin trays with paper muffin cases. In a large bowl beat 2 medium eggs lightly with a handheld electric mixer for 1 min.
• Add 125ml vegetable oil and 250ml semi-skimmed milk and beat until just combined then add 250g golden caster sugar and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
• Sift in 400g self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt (or 400g plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder if using) then mix until just smooth. Be careful not to over-mix the batter as this will make the muffins tough.
• Stir in 100g chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
• Fill muffin cases two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 mins, until risen, firm to the touch and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. If the trays will not fit on 1 shelf, swap the shelves around after 15 mins of cooking.
• Leave the muffins in the tin to cool for a few mins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

TRICK AND TREAT MUFFINS

Steps:

• Mix the self raising flour, wholemeal flour, bicarbonate of soda, cocoa and sugar together in a large bowl.
• Puree the beetroot with the oil, egg whites and yoghurt in a food processor or with a hand held blender.
• Add the beetroot mixture and grated apple to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
• Spoon the mixture into a greased 12 x ½ cup muffin tray, and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 20 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
• Lightly dust with icing sugar to serve.