Apple Millet Muffins

Posted Sat, 08/01/2009 - 7:00am

Summary

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SourceKathryn Tempas
Prep Time30 minutes
TopicsFruits

Description

My family enjoys millet in breads; I use partially ground uncooked millet, which adds a pleasant crunch to these apple-filled muffins.

Ingredients

  • 2⁄3 c uncooked millet
  • 1⁄2 c packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 c buttermilk
  • 1⁄4 c butter, melted
  • 1 c all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2 c whole wheat pastry flour (or substitute all-purpose)
  • 1 t baking powder
  • 1⁄4 t baking soda
  • 1⁄4 t salt
  • 1⁄4 t cinnamon
  • 1 c peeled, diced apple

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375º F. Place millet in a spice or coffee grinder and grind slightly (not all the way to flour). If you don’t have a spice grinder, a small blender or food processor will work.

Combine sugar and egg in a large bowl; beat to combine. Stir in buttermilk, millet, and butter.

Combine flours through cinnamon in a separate bowl and stir to combine. Add these dry ingredients to the millet mixture; mix until moistened. Stir in apple pieces.

Scoop batter into 12 greased or sprayed muffin cups. Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, until muffins spring back slightly.