Apple Muffins
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 cups [280 g] all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt
  • 4 teaspoons [20 mL] baking powder
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] tiny apple dices [peeled, cored and diced just before adding]
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] shortening
  • 2 tablespoons [30 g] sugar
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1 cup [250 mL] milk
  • Preheat oben to 400°F [200°C].
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together twice.
  • Combine a small amount of flour mixture with apple dices; set aside.
  • Cream together shortening and sugar.
  • Add well-beaten eggs; beat well.
  • Add remaining flour mixture alternately with milk, a little at a time, blending after each addition.
  • Mix until smooth [this should be a fairly stiff dough].
  • Fold in reserved apple dices.
  • Bake into preheated oven, for 18 to 20 minutes.