Ginger Date Muffins recipe
Muffins are an easy and delicious breakfast or snack, and these Ginger Date Muffins are sophisticated, simple, and delicious. Ground cinnamon, ground ginger and freshly chopped dates are baked in a sweet and hearty breakfast dish. The simple yet sophisticated flavors of these Ginger Date Muffins will make them an instant hit, especially when served warm with melted butter and perhaps a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients list:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup finely chopped dates
Instructions:
1) Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-muffin tray with paper liners.
2) In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3) In a separate large bowl, mix together buttermilk, egg, oil, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir until just combined. Stir in dates.
4) Pour batter into paper liners. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack and serve.
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