Recipe Wholemeal Muffin with Chives and Ricotta

[MypinchofItaly]

Makes 8 Muffins, Preparation time 10 mins, Cooking time 25 to 30 mins

• 80 g. wholemeal flour
• 100 g. all-purpose flour
• 80 g. grated Parmesan cheese
• 100 g Ricotta cheese
• 10 g. instant powdered yeast
• Salt, 2 tsp
• Turmeric, a tsp
• 30 ml Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 2 eggs
• a pinch of nutmeg
• a bunch of chives

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 180 C – 350 F – Gas Mark 4.

Mince chives and set aside.

Combine in a bowl the dry ingredients: flours, instant yeast, salt, grated Parmesan cheese, turmeric powder, minced chives and mix.

In another bowl combine liquid ingredients: Eggs, Evoo, Ricotta and stir.

Now put the liquid ingredients into the bowl with the dry ones, stir altogether and if necessary add some water if the mixture is too dry.

Lightly greased with oil and a bit of breadcrumbs the muffin moulds, then fill 2/3 with the mixture.

Bake to 180°C – 350 F – Gas Mark 4 for about 25 mins. Allow to cool a bit before serving.

 

[Morning Glory]

They look good. Interesting to make muffins with yeast - I've never thought to do that.

 

[MypinchofItaly]

They look good. Interesting to make muffins with yeast - I've never thought to do that.

Thanks!
Yes I am used to make them with yeast quite often

 

[Morning Glory]

Thanks!
Yes I am used to make them with yeast quite often

I must try it - I imagine it changes the taste profile compared to baking powder.