Treacle Muffins
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These treacle muffins have become my go to treat whenever I need something comforting and quick. They're wonderfully simple to make, coming together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, which makes them perfect for busy weekday baking. The golden syrup gives them this lovely deep flavor and molasses richness that feels indulgent, while the dark brown sugar adds a subtle earthiness. Golden syrup actually contains some beneficial minerals like potassium and magnesium, so you can feel a little better about treating yourself to one warm from the oven. Best of all, these use basic pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand, making them an economical choice for feeding a crowd or simply satisfying a sweet craving without breaking the bank.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking powder
- 12 gsalt
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 ggolden syrup(treacle substitute for non-UK recipes)
- 400 mlmilk
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 50 gdark brown sugar
- 150plain flour
- 20 gmilk powder
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the golden syrup and eggs, one at a time.
- 5
Add the milk and mix until just combined.
- 6
Sift in the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- 7
Fold in the plain flour, milk powder, and vanilla extract.
- 8
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Check for doneness by inserting a skewer into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, the muffin is done.
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