Banana Butterscotch Muffins
I got this from Nigella Lawson, I converted from metric and made some slight adjustments.
I got this from Nigella Lawson, I converted from metric and made some slight adjustments.
- Carbohydrate 59.8899503456142 g
- Cholesterol 92.5154166666667 mg
- Fat 16.8772894529179 g
- Fiber 0.897611078861391 g
- Protein 2.5532625 g
- Saturated Fat 6.30199768115348 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (126g)
- Sodium 872.611573534347 mg
- Sugar 58.9923392667529 g
- Trans Fat 0.986066919554223 g
- Calories 388 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat the oven to 390°F And line a 12-bun muffin tin with muffin papers.
- Mash the bananas and set aside for a moment.
- Pour the oil into a jug and beat in the eggs.
- Put the flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder into a large bowl and mix in the beaten-egg-and-oil mixture, followed by the mashed bananas.
- Fold in the butterscotch morsels, then place equal quantities in the prepared muffin tin - I use an ice cream scoop and a spatula - and bake in the oven for 18 minutes.
Pulling these muffins from the 390°F oven at precisely 18 minutes prevents the high sugar content from scorching while ensuring the interior stays moist. Overbaking dense batters containing high quantities of mashed fruit results in a rubbery crumb because excess moisture evaporates too quickly, leaving behind tightly packed starches that fail to rise properly.
Adapting this formulation for different dietary restrictions requires careful attention to fat ratios and leavening agents. Replacing the standard eggs with commercial plant-based binders requires adjusting the amount of vegetable oil slightly downwards to prevent the finished texture from becoming overly greasy or heavy, as liquid fats behave differently than whole eggs during the emulsification process.
Pairing these sweet treats with a tart beverage like black coffee or unsweetened iced tea helps balance the high sugar concentration found in both the butterscotch morsels and the ripe fruit. Storing leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature preserves the soft exterior texture for up to three days without requiring refrigeration.
