Important for pumpkin muffins with cinnamon
Stirring too long makes muffins tough; the hollows are filled only about two thirds.
Mix pumpkin puree with eggs, yoghurt, oil and sugar, then fold in flour, cinnamon and baking powder for a short time. Stirring too long makes muffins tough; the hollows are filled only by about two thirds. Chopped chocolate pieces or nuts fit into the dough, applesauce can replace part of the pumpkin puree.
Why this recipe works
Stirring too long makes muffins tough; the hollows are filled only by about two thirds. Pumpkin puree is mixed with eggs, yoghurt, oil and sugar, then flour, cinnamon and baking powder are only briefly added. Chopped chocolate pieces or nuts fit into the dough, applesauce can replace part of the pumpkin puree.
Recipe
Mix pumpkin puree with eggs, yoghurt, oil and sugar, then fold in flour, cinnamon and baking powder for a short time. Stirring too long makes muffins tough; the hollows are filled only by about two thirds.
Preheat the oven to 180 ° C / 350 ° F / gas mark 4 and line a muffin tray with moulds. Bring the pumpkin purée, eggs and yoghurt to room temperature; mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar separately.
Mix pumpkin puree with eggs, yoghurt, oil and sugar, then fold in flour, cinnamon and baking powder for a short time.
Stirring too long makes muffins tough; the hollows are filled only about two thirds.
Place the muffins in the tray for five minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack. Dust or decorate with cinnamon in cold to keep the surface dry.
Kitchen know-how
Stirring too long makes muffins tough; the hollows are filled only about two thirds.
Variations
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