Sounds complicated, but it is not. Muffins are a great "quick" baking item that you can easily add to any meal. I made these up from a "muffin master plan" recipe I have in an old cookbook printed in 1940 something by a baking powder company. It is great because it gives you the basic recipe for so many things which you can alter as you wish. Last night I wanted some carrots muffins, something that hinted at carrot cake but was more bread and less cake. For me, the way to tell if a recipe is a hit is by my girls reaction. These were a hit. Not too sweet, full of cinnamon flavor and good to accompany any meal.
Carrot Spice Muffins with Blood Orange Drizzle
(makes 12)
2 cups sifted flour
2 Tbl brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbl olive oil
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (one large)
Preheat oven to 400. Line muffin tin with papers or grease with butter.
Whisk dry ingredients together(first six ingredients). Beat egg and add milk and olive oil. Whisk together. Add carrots to milk mixture. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture and stir only until just moistened. Do not beat out lumps.
Divide evenly between 12 muffin cups. Bake about 20 min or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool. Drizzle with icing. (See recipe below.)
Blood Orange Drizzle
juice from one orange
powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup
Put powdered sugar in a bowl. Add in small amounts of orange juice until the mix is of pouring consistency. With a small spoon, drizzle over muffins. I used about 1/2 tsp per muffin but you can use more if you like.
