Savoury muffins

[PurpleDaisies]

I love a muffin but they’ve always been a bit of a nemesis of mine. They always turn out like rocks or cake. I had a really delicious cheese, sweetcorn and chipotle chilli muffin in a cafe the other day and I’d love to be able to make a decent muffin. Anyone got any reliable recipes? I’m a good baker normally but this is a blind spot for me! Sweet recipes also welcome.

Thanks everyone!

These are really nice no idea where its from as it's one of my mum's she passed to me written on a hand written card.

Spinach and feta
1 egg
3 quarters cup of water
2 cups self raiding flour
Half tsp salt (I usually leave this out)
1 crushed clove garlic
100g crumbled feta
1 cup spinach (shred it small)
Two third cup cheddar grated
Quarter cup parmesan.

I usually chuck the garlic and spinach in a blender.

Stick all the ingredients apart from the parmesan into a bowl and mix.

Put in muffin tin and sprinkle with the parmesan

Cook 4 about 180 for 15-20 mins.

*self raising flour

Today is a baking day. Meeting a friend who is gluten free tomorrow so wondering whether to brave the gluten free flour or just do some flourless brownies as usual…or do both.

@Coconut49

SAVOURY muffins??? 😡 Doesn't anyone watch Miranda?? !! 😂

I absolutely love Miranda. We ended up having a night in the local hotel when our boiler broke. It reminded me of her big holiday. She is wrong on savoury muffins! Such fun.

@PurpleDaisies Me too, I have watched episodes many times. She makes me laugh so much. I just remember her horror about savoury muffins 😂😂

I make courgette and feta muffins. Very nice with soup.

250g plain flour
1tbsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
115mL olive oil (or vegetable oil)
2 eggs, beaten
One courgette, grated, or more if you want.
One pack feta cheese, crumbled

Mix the dry ingredients into a bowl
Beat the eggs and oil thoroughly with an electric whisk until smooth
Stir in courgettes and feta
Add dry ingredients and mix well
Fill muffin cases in a tray
Bake for about 20 minutes at 180 (mine's a fan oven)

I sometimes add herbs or lemon zest or some parmesan.

I make these for my kids but then eat most of them myself, they are sooooo yummy and I'm rubbish at baking!

www.healthylittlefoodies.com/vegetable-savoury-muffins/

@RaoulDufysCat Thanks so much for that recipe! I tried it yesterday and it's a big hit with the family. I did half courgette and half carrot. Amazing 😋

Oh good! So pleased you liked it!

I second the Susan Reimer book - it is great - she really emphasises the importance of not over mixing. Delia recommends double sifting the flour - I have never bothered but if you aren't giving it at least a single sift you won't get enough air in.

This honey spice cake is nice: jamarattigan.com/2008/07/17/thursday-smackerel/

I’ve realised I forgot to update the thread. I’ve tried out my first batch and they’re a triumph. I can’t believe I’ve made these and they taste so good. Thanks for all the tips. I was definitely over mixing before.

These are @RaoulDufysCat’s courgette and because I happened to have the right ingredients in. They’re going straight in the family recipe book!

Brilliant, so happy you enjoyed them!