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Red Currant Muffins Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 c powdered sugar, sifted .
  • 2 tsps baking powder .
  • 1/2 c sugar .
  • Muffins .
  • 3 1/2 oz red currants .
  • 3 egg whites .
  • 3/8 c vegetable oil .
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda .
  • 2 c flour .
  • 5 1/4 oz red currants, fresh .
  • 1 c buttermilk .
  • 1 pinch salt .
  • Meringue Topping .
  • 1 egg

Directions
  • Step #1 Grease muffin c & place the in the freezer until use.
  • Step #2 Preheat oven (360 F, 180 C).
  • Step #3 In a bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda & currants.
  • Step #4 Set aside.
  • Step #5 In a large bowl beat the egg slightly.
  • Step #6 Add sugar, vegetable oil & buttermilk & mix thoroughly.
  • Step #7 Add flour-currant mixture & stir just until mixd.
  • Step #8 Batter will be sticky.
  • Step #9 Divide batter equally among the prepared muffin c.
  • Step #10 Bake for 20-25 mins until golden brown & a toothprick comes out clean.
  • Step #11 Meanwhile prepare the meringue topping.
  • Step #12 Beat egg whites & salt with a mixer on high speed until foamy & soft peaks are formed, then slowly add powdered sugar & beat until meringue is stiff.
  • Step #13 At last fold in the currants carefully.
  • Step #14 When muffins are done, remove this from oven.
  • Step #15 Spread the meringue topping on each muffin.
  • Step #16 Put the muffins back into the oven & let the meringue topping dry out for about 5 - 10 mins.
  • Step #17 The meringue topping should be white or only slightly brown.
  • Step #18 Remove muffins from oven & let cool down in muffin c for 5 - 10 mins.
  • Step #19 Then remove the muffins from the c & serve warm or let cool down completely.
  • Step #20 NOTE: You can replace red currants by black currants or other small berries.
  • Enjoy the Red Currant Muffins recipe

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