Gingerbread muffin
17/11/2023I can provide you with the recipe for delicious Gingerbread Muffins, enriched with an Italian touch by adding, for example, a pinch of cinnamon or a drizzle of Italian millefiori honey to intensify the flavors.
Ingredients
- 260 g of flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- 4 teaspoons of ginger powder
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder
- 115 g of unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g of brown sugar
- 100 ml of molasses or Italian millefiori honey
- 1 large egg
- 240 ml of milk
For the icing (optional):
- 100 g of powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons of milk
Preparation
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Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F) and prepare a muffin tray by lining the individual compartments with paper liners.
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In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
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In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses or honey and the egg and continue beating until well combined.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until you get a smooth batter, but do not overmix.
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Distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling each compartment about 3/4 full.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If you desire to add the icing:
- Mix the powdered sugar with the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you get a smooth and fairly thick icing.
- Once the muffins have completely cooled, drizzle the icing over them with a teaspoon or use a piping bag to decorate.
Did you know?
“Gingerbread” is typically associated with the Christmas season and fairy tales like “Hansel and Gretel.” Its origins are European and date back to the Middle Ages when spices such as ginger and cinnamon were considered precious and were used to preserve food and to add flavor to dishes.
