Baking · serves 2

Ginger Spiced Muffins

Three kinds of ginger — ground, fresh and stem. It builds.

40 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 250g plain flour
  • 150g dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 60g stem ginger, chopped
  • 120ml sunflower oil
  • 180ml milk
  • 3 tbsp golden syrup or jaggery syrup

Method

  1. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, ground ginger, cinnamon and salt.
  2. Stir in the fresh and stem ginger.
  3. Oil, milk and syrup in. Mix just to combine.
  4. Cases three-quarters full. 180°C for 22-25 minutes.
  5. Better the next day once the ginger has spread through.

Questions people ask about Ginger Spiced Muffins

How long does Ginger Spiced Muffins take?

About 40 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of ginger in Ginger Spiced Muffins?

Use 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder per inch of fresh, added with the powdered spices rather than the aromatics.

Can I make Ginger Spiced Muffins ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Ginger Spiced Muffins vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Ginger Spiced Muffins?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Ginger Spiced Muffins?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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