2 INGREDIENT ENGLISH MUFFINS (NO YEAST, EGGS, BUTTER OR OIL)

These are soft and fluffy, cooked on a skillet and so  quick & easy. Makes 8.
(from https://kirbiecravings.com/2-ingredient-english-muffins)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (472 g) nonfat thick plain Greek yogurt (eg Kirkland)
  • 2 2/3 cups (338 g) SR
  • 4 Tab (40 g) cornmeal optional

Instructions

  • Add yogurt & SR to a large mixing bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
  • Knead dough until a tacky dough forms – about 7 minutes. The dough should also pull away from sides of bowl when ready. If still sticky, mix in 1 Tab SR at a time until no longer too sticky to shape and work with.
  • Divide dough into 8 equal portions, shape into 3 1/2 ” wide round hockey pucks, between 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch thick.
  • If using cornmeal, dip each side of the muffin into the cornmeal placed evenly on a plate.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet on low-medium. Add a few rounds (I do 4 at a time) onto the heated skillet & cover. Muffins will rise so make space between each one. Cook 10 mins til golden brown, flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes still covered by lid.
  • Remove from heat and let sit covered for another 10 minutes. Cut into one to make sure it is cooked through. If for some reason it is not fully cooked, cook for a few extra minutes on low-medium heat until the muffins are cooked through.
  • Let cool completely then split open to toast. Add your favorite spread before eating. Uneaten muffins can be stored in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

  • Homemade self-rising flour: Combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 4.5 tsp BP and 3/4 tsp table salt to a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Measure out 2 2/3 cups for the recipe. Save the remaining for if you need to add more to the dough.
  • Make sure to use a self-rising flour that contains 3 grams of protein per 30 grams of flour. Some self-rising flours use a softer wheat with less protein (2 grams or protein per 30 grams of flour), which will affect the amount of yogurt you will need.
  • Nutrition estimate does not include the optional cornmeal.

Nutrition

1muffinCalories: 167kcalCarbs: 32gProtein: 8gSodium: 489mgSugar: 2gNET CARBS: 32

GINGER HAZELNUT COOKIES

It was the most beautiful cookie I have ever made – it had this professional appearance that everyone went crazy about. – excellent flavourful crispy cookie!

Makes 43

Ingredients:
45 gm unsalted butter, at room temp
1 .5 cups brown sugar
.75 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 large eggs
.25 cup minced ginger or 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger – fresh is best!
2.25 cups flour
.75 teaspoon bicarb
.25 teaspoon salt
70 gm toasted hazelnuts, chopped (can be pre-soaked for more crunch)
greased oven tray

  • In large bowl beat butter, sugar & vanilla until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, stir in ginger.
  • In another bowl stir flour with bicarb and salt then add flour mixture & nuts to butter mixture.
  • Stir until a soft dough forms. Shape dough into a log – 14 inches long and 2 inches wide.
  • Refrigerate overnight, although you can also freeze. Cut dough into 1/4 inch rounds.
  • To bake, preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Cool on a rack.

    NOTE:
    – I used almonds instead, increased my baking time to 12 minutes and used no-stick spray on the baking sheet. I love the fresh ginger in these cookies.
    – They were perfect for my holiday gift boxes. I will absolutely make these again.