Christmas muffin mix
A festive treat to give or receive
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 12
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
Cook 20 mins
Vegetarian
- Layer all the ingredients in a 1 litre glass or plastic preserving jar in the order the ingredients are listed.
- Write the following method on a gift label: 'Tip the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and add 2 beaten eggs, 300ml/½pt milk and 100g/4oz melted butter. Mix quickly and lightly to a soft batter. Divide between 12 muffin cases. Bake at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 for 18-20 mins. Use within 4 weeks.' Attach the label and a wooden spoon to the top of the jar with some raffia or coloured ribbon.
Jars
Look out for attractive clear jars - either glass or plastic - to show off the layers of the muffin mix.
Adapt the flavour
The spices and dried fruit for this mix can be adapted to suit the recipient's taste.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, Vegetarian Christmas 2006.
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Ingredients
- 300g self-raising flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground mixed spice
- 100g pecans or walnuts
- 140g tropical dried fruits medley
- 100g light muscovado sugar
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 12
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
Cook 20 mins
Vegetarian
For budding bakers
Ingredients
- 300g self-raising flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground mixed spice
- 100g pecans or walnuts
- 140g tropical dried fruits medley
- 100g light muscovado sugar
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