HI! I’m ready to get back to down earth after some out of this world experimentation 😉 In that spirit, what’s more down to earth than a simple muffin.

I’ve generally avoided baking here on the Red Braised Twinkie, and for good reason. Baking is a delicious chemistry experiment. It requires precision, temperature control and skill. Yeah, I don’t have time for that….. BUT, I’ve been doing some experimentation and came up with a ridiculously simple and versatile recipe.

Let’s get cooking!

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 2- 3tbsp sugar
• 1tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a cupcake tin with liner. Mix flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg with milk until smooth
2. Combine wet ingredients with dry. Pour into prepared tin. Bake for 25-28min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 2- 3tbsp sugar
• 1tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2-3 tbsp add ins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a cupcake tin with liner. Mix flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg with milk until smooth
2. Combine wet ingredients with dry. Stir in add ins
3. Pour into prepared tin. Bake for 25-28min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

Some ideas:

• Chocolate chips
• nuts
• fruit/dried fruit
• 1/2 PB+ 1/2 Jelly
• Nutella

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated mozzarella

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a cupcake tin with liner. Mix flour, sugar, salt, mozzarella and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg with milk until smooth
2. Combine wet ingredients with dry. Pour into prepared tin. Bake for 25-28min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

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This recipe isn’t limited to muffins- Pancakes and Brownies anyone?

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 2tbsp sugar
• 1tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/3-1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. Mix flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg with milk until smooth
2. Combine wet ingredients with dry.
3. Heat a non stick pan or griddle on medium high heat. Dollop on 2tbsp of batter. When the edges become firm and bubble, flip and continue cooking until cooked through.

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 3tbsp cocoa powder
• 3-4 tbsp sugar
• 1tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup oil
• milk, add as needed
• Chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour a muffin tin. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg with oil until smooth
2. Combine wet ingredients with dry. The batter should be slightly thicker than a typical cake batter. Add extra milk if necessary Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Pour into prepared tin. Bake for 25-28min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

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I hope everyone enjoys these recipes! Until next time, Bye!

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