Peach Muffins

Peach muffins are a delicious sweet variant that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. Here’s how to prepare soft and fragrant peach muffins:

Ingredients

• 250 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml of sunflower seed oil
• 100 ml of milk
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 ripe peaches
• Icing sugar (for decorating, optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a muffin tin by lining the compartments with paper liners.
2. Wash, peel, and chop the peaches into small cubes.
3. In a bowl, mix the sifted flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a frothy mixture.
5. Add the oil and milk to the egg and sugar mixture, and mix well.
6. Incorporate the flour mixture into the liquid mixture, stirring gently to avoid the formation of lumps.
7. Add the peach cubes to the batter and mix until they are evenly distributed.
8. Fill the paper liners to about 3/4 of their height with the batter.
9. Bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Once baked, let the muffins cool on a wire rack before dusting them with icing sugar if desired.

Curiosity

Muffins originate from the United Kingdom, but they have become very popular in the United States, where countless variations are found, including muffins with fruit like the ones we just prepared. In Italy, they have gained popularity as a snack or a tasty breakfast, and their appearance and practicality make them an excellent sweet to serve on special occasions or picnics.

If you prefer, you can add an Italian final touch by sprinkling the muffins with a bit of crumbled amaretti before baking them, which will add a crunchy texture and an almond flavor that pairs perfectly with peaches.