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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Lois Stiteley from Sun City West, Arizona uses a basic muffin mix to create both sweet and savory treats. The mild almond and apricot muffins are great for breakfast, while the savory beef and onion muffins make a nice dinner accompaniment. Ingredients:
5-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup baking powder |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
3/4 cup cold butter |
additional ingredients for apricot muffins: |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 egg |
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots |
1/4 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted |
additional ingredients for beef and onion muffins: |
1 egg |
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk |
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced roast beef, finely chopped |
1/4 cup chopped green onions |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Yield: 3 batches (about 7 cups mix).
2. To prepare Apricot Muffins: Contents of muffin mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine 2-1/3 cups muffin mix and sugar. Combine the egg, milk and extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apricots and almonds.
3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 425° for 10-13 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.
4. To prepare Beef and Onion Muffins: Contents of muffin mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. Place 2-1/3 cups muffin mix in a bowl. Combine egg and milk; stir into mix just until moistened. Fold in beef and onions.
5. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 425° for 10-13 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.
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