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Quick and Easy Muffins with Candied Fruits and Raisins

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These muffins are soft, moist, and packed with candied fruits and raisins, making them a delightful treat for breakfast, tea time, or a snack. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up these flavorful muffins in no time.

Preparation Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Butter (soft): 100 g (½ cup)
Sugar: 120 g (⅔ cup)
Eggs: 2 large
Vanilla or vanilla sugar: To taste
Salt: A pinch
Milk: 50 ml (¼ cup)
Sour cream or natural yogurt: 70 g (⅓ cup)
Wheat flour: 180 g (1½ cups)
Baking powder: 1 tsp
Candied fruits and raisins: 140 g (1 cup)
Directions

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
Prepare the Batter:

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Mix in the milk and sour cream (or yogurt) until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Add Candied Fruits and Raisins:
7. Fold in the candied fruits and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Portion the Batter:
8. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.

Bake:
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:
10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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