Napoleons Banana Muffin

Transforms a banana muffin into a richer, sweeter, more scrumptious morsel of heaven.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two twelve-cup muffin tins.

Step: 2

In a mixing bowl, mix bananas, 1/2 cup brown sugar, honey, rum, and cognac with an electric mixer until smooth.

Step: 3

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream white sugar, 2/3 cup brown sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Pour banana mixture and creamed egg mixture into the flour, and stir until just combined. Spoon mixture into muffin tins, filling cups 3/4 full.

Step: 4

In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter in muffin tins.

Step: 5

Bake muffins in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until done.

Per Serving: 296 calories; protein 2.7g; carbohydrates 54.6g; fat 6.9g; cholesterol 32mg; sodium 213.1mg.

The quality of the flour can make a real deal to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard bread flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which doesn’t always rise as well as clear bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be make in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it night before , then clear it off the next day.