Banana and Chocolate chip Muffins

Banana & Chocolate Chip Muffins

Learning Intentions

   What is wholemeal flour (show the difference), Baking soda/powder use (raising agents).

   Warning on over-mixing. Testing for sponginess.

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Equipment

2 bowls

Masher

Wooden spoon

Measuring cup and spoons

Spatula

Sieve

Muffin tray (silicone or tin sprayed with oil )

Ingredients (makes 6 large muffins)

Butter, 25g, soft

Brown sugar, 1/3 cup

Egg, 1

Wholemeal flour, ½ cup

Plain flour, ½ cup

Baking powder, ½ tsp

Baking soda, 1/2 tsp

Salt, small pinch

Milk, 1/4 cup

Banana, mashed, 1 small

Chocolate chips, 1 ramekin

Method

Oven on to 1750C

1. Cream the butter and sugar in a small bowl.

2. Beat in the egg and then add the mashed banana.

3. Sift the wholemeal flour, plain flour, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Add in the chocolate chips.

4. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk in a measuring cup.

5. Add the contents of all bowls and measuring cup together.

6. Fold gently together. Do not over-mix!

7. Spoon into large muffin tray (use 6).

8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until risen and soft, not mushy.

9. Remove from oven and let cool down before removing from muffin tray.

10. Dust with cocoa and icing sugar to finish.