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Ginger Cookies

  Ginger cookies are delicious, spicy, and aromatic treats that are perfect for any time of the year. They are often associated with the holiday season but can be enjoyed anytime you crave a flavorful and comforting cookie. Here's a basic recipe for making classic ginger cookies: Ingredients: 100g butter 100g sugar powder 160g all-purpose flour 10g milk powder 10g custard powder 20g ginger powder 10g cinnamon powder 2 drops Vanilla essence 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped (optional, for added ginger flavor) Additional granulated sugar for rolling the cookies Instructions: Preheat your oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, custard powder, milk powder, ginger powder, and cinnamon powder. Mix them well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, and vanilla essence until light and fluffy. Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and

Classic Blueberry Muffins

Muffins are delicious baked goods that come in various flavors. Muffins can be made in both sweet and savory varieties, making them suitable for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Muffin flavors include blueberry, chocolate chip, banana nut, lemon poppy seed, and cranberry orange.

Muffins are easy to make and typically contain ingredients such as flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, butter or oil, milk, and flavorings or mix-ins depending on the desired craving. They can be baked in muffin tins, which are individual cups designed for muffin baking.


                                     



  Ingredients:                                                                                                                                                                          

  • 100g all-purpose flour
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 100g butter room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 10g milk powder
  • 10g custard powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 50g fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 185°C. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.


  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, milk powder, and custard powder. And whisk it until well combined. Keep it sideways.


  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla essence until it becomes light and fluffy, then add the eggs and whisk gently.


  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should still be slightly lumpy.


  • Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.


  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 to 3/4 full.


  • Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for about 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.


  • Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade classic blueberry muffins as a delightful treat for breakfast or snack time! ☕

They are perfect for a quick breakfast, as a tasty snack, or even as a delightful treat to share with family and friends. Feel free to get creative with this basic muffin recipe by adding different mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or other fruits. Happy baking!  

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