Muffins! Banana Nut & Carrot Bran - Single Lesson Only
Master the fundamentals of making moist, tender homemade muffins with two wholesome recipes that prove everyday baking can be both simple and satisfying. In this recorded online cooking class, Chef Dez will guide you through Banana Nut Muffins and Carrot Bran Muffins, while teaching techniques you can carry into countless other muffin recipes.
YOU GET: 90-Day Access to Online Video Instruction for this single lesson, and a downloadable printable recipe.
First, you’ll make Banana Nut Muffins, featuring whole wheat flour, plenty of mashed banana, dark brown sugar, warm cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, plus your choice of chopped nuts. A touch of fresh lemon zest and vanilla rounds out the flavours. You’ll learn the classic muffin method of preparing the wet and dry ingredients separately before bringing them together, and why not overmixing the batter is so important for producing tender muffins.
Next, you’ll make Carrot Bran Muffins, combining whole wheat flour and natural bran with ground flax seed, freshly grated carrot and warming spices. Applesauce, milk, eggs, canola oil and fresh lemon juice create a hearty batter that bakes into 12 generously sized muffins. Once again, Chef Dez will demonstrate proper mixing technique and how to combine your ingredients just enough to achieve the texture you’re looking for without overworking the batter.
But this class isn’t just about following recipes! We’ll also have some fun exploring muffin trivia, interesting facts and a little muffin know-how along the way. Where did muffins come from? What makes a muffin different from a cupcake? Why do certain techniques make such a difference? We’ll sprinkle some fun muffin knowledge throughout the lesson while we bake.
Along the way, you’ll gain a better understanding of the muffin method, ingredient preparation, proper mixing, portioning and baking, giving you greater confidence whenever homemade muffins are on the menu.
