Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

A multigrain muffin with fresh strawberries and rhubarb.

Step: 1

Place rhubarb and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Strain the rhubarb, and reserve the juice. Measure the juices, and if necessary, add a bit of water to make 3/4 cup liquid.

Step: 2

Whisk together rhubarb juice, honey, oil, and egg.

Step: 3

In a large bowl, mix flours, baking powder, baking soda, and allspice. Pour juice mixture into flour mixture, and stir briefly to combine. Do not overmix. Fold in rhubarb and strawberries. Spoon batter into 12 oiled or paper lined muffin cups.

Step: 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 22 to 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 108 calories; protein 1.6g; carbohydrates 16.3g; fat 4.4g; cholesterol 15.5mg; sodium 140mg.

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

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

A dough’s first rising can be make in the fridge overnight . 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 work it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.