LIFESTYLE NEWS - Who said muffins have to be sweet?
Sure, blueberry and chocolate chip have their place but these savoury super muffins made with bacon are in a league of their own.
They’re perfect for a quick breakfast, a lunchbox filler, or just something to nibble on. Recipe compliments of Eskort.
Ingredients
- 200 g Eskort Streaky Bacon
- 750 ml flour
- 375 ml castor sugar
- 45 ml baking powder
- 5 ml salt
- 3 eggs
- 250 ml oil
- 250 ml buttermilk
Method
- Slice bacon into small bite-sized pieces and fry in a moderately heated pan until crispy.
- Remove rendered fat from the pan and allow bacon to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 180° C.
- Line a muffin pan with grease-proof muffin cases.
- Add the muffin ingredients and bacon to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined and a smooth batter forms.
- Half fill the lined muffin pans and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven to cool.
- Serve with grated cheese and a generous spread of cream cheese or fresh farm butter.
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