Cranberry Muffins


Recipe Description
These were loved at Christmas and smell wonderful fresh baked.
Preparation Steps:Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Time Needed:
15 Mins to Prep 20 mins cooking
Ingredients:
150 g (5 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
240 g (8½ oz) sugar
300 g (10½ oz) flour
5 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
110 g (4 oz) butter, softened and cut into cubes
2 eggs, beaten
235 ml milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Serves:
14-16 - cant remember exactly
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F, 200 C, gas mark 6.

2. In a large bowl, toss the cranberries in 40 g (1½ oz) of the sugar and set aside.

3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Add the butter and continue cutting with a knife until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

4. Add the eggs, milk and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Carefully fold in the cranberries.

5. Fill paper-lined muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for about 22 minutes until risen and springy to the touch.