I made my first batch of Christmas muffins this year, in time for the advent calender to start. I made a new one of those too - what a creative busy bunny I've been this evening.
In a large bowl mix together:
375g self-raising flour
120g dark brown soft sugar
100g caster sugar
the grated rind of one orange
In a small bowl mix together:
90g melted butter
half cup sour cream
quarter cup milk
2 large eggs
Mix the wet into the dry then stir in:
1 cup mincemeat
Divide the mixture between 12 muffin cases
Bake on Gas 5 for 25 minutes
Leave in the tin for a few minutes before removing onto a wire rack to cool.
They turned out a bit soggy and overflowing - which is just scrumptious. They'll taste delicious in a bowl of custard too. Mince pies in a muffin!
These are particularly lovely for Christmas Breakfast - or any other time of the year for that matter, because as you open the tin with your eyes closed you'll think of Christmas whatever time of year you bake them.
In a large bowl mix together
375g self raising flour
220g soft brown sugar
and the rind of one orange
In a small pyrex bowl mix together
90g melted butter
half a cup of sour cream
quarter cup of milk
2 large eggs
pour the wet into the dry
mix together
stir in one cup of mincemeat (preferably one with brandy in it already)
Divide into 12 muffin cases
Bake Gas 5/6
20-25 mins
Leave to cool on a wire tray, then store in an airtight container.
Best served close to a roaring log fire, while wearing your Christmas jumper, with a glass of 'Snowball' in your hand. Why wait till Christmas?
