Bacon and mushrooms muffins
Muffin with bacon, mushrooms and parmesan
I’ve been nosedeep into (a photoshoot for) cocktails all week long so far, so I figured it was time for something savory here. Just to balance things out a bit, hence (is that even a word people use anymore??) you find here these pretty muffins. I have made some sweet muffins before, although not that much either, so making savory ones was a first. I had been trying out various recipes from Jamie Magazine for the entire week already. (The magazine was in the kitchen and I kept seeing quick and tasty week dishes and so far non of them have disappointed).
Muffins
Now you have to know that muffins and I have some sort of love-hate relationship. While my cupcakes always come out looking perfect – knock on wood – my muffins always come out looking mwah… I know that I need to work the batter totally differently. As little as possible in fact and it’s not that they’ve tasted bad, but I know I can do better. I see all those gorgeous muffins every Monday for Muffin Monday by Bakerstreet and they all look absolutely delicious and worth making. But then mine… They look ok-ish, taste ok-ish, but that’s not what we want from food, now is it? We want to have bold flavors and tastes to remember. There is enough ok-ish stuff in live. Not what I want in my muffins… ;(
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And as much as I hate to admit it; these muffins – again – where ok but not spectaculair. I forgot to add the parmesan on top before putting them into the oven. O and I forgot to mix the pinenuts into the dough before putting it in the tin, so that was just plain annoying.
Maybe I have to be patient and not expect wonder for my very first savory muffins. And then again maybe muffins are not meant to be savory? I don’t know. Whatever the case, if you have any magic muffin tips; please let me know!
I’m thinking of making matcha muffins for the next time. Still got some matcha powder left and am addicted to that lovely green color and the flavor. Suggestions are welcome!
O and can I just say that I’m quite pleased with the light in my new photography spot on our kitchen table? It was previously somewhere else, but since the kitchen has changed, the light has changed as well. I think it works!
Bacon and mushroom muffins
Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients:
- 200g flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 25g pinenuts (roasted)
- 50g parmesan (grated plus some extra)
- 2 eggs
- 250g yogurt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (plus 1 tsp)
- 4 slices bacon (chopped finely)
- 200g mushrooms
Directions:
| Preheat the oven to 200 C and put 12 muffin papers into a muffin tin. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, parmesan, 1 tsp salt, some black peper and pinenuts into a large bowl. In another bowl mix the eggs, yogurt and 4 tbsp of olive oil; pour this into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon roughly until just combined. |
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| Bake the mushrooms and bacon lightly in the remainder of the oil and stir through the batter. Divide this over the muffin forms and sprinkle with grated parmesan. Bake the muffins for about 15 minutes or until they're cooked. You can check this by inserting a wooden skewer into one; it should come out clean, | |
Note
The funny thing is that I was worried that the moisture of the mushrooms would be making the muffins too wet, so I drained them a little bit after cooking as that releases their fluids. However; I actually found the muffins to be on the dry side, so maybe I should have left it in?
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Those must be delicious! I really love savory muffins and pastries.
Cheers,
Rosa
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Simone (junglefrog) — April 19th, 2012 at 09:16
Thanks Rosa. It was my first time making savory muffins but I will be making it again!
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You always have attention to details when shooting your pictures. Beautiful as always!
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Simone (junglefrog) — April 18th, 2012 at 10:25
Thanks so much Helene!
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Simone, gorgeous light in your kitchen.. yes! you lucky one
As for the muffins.. I think they look great but I know what you mean. Even mine doesn’t taste as crumbly or looks as great as others. Baking is not easy I guess, at least not for me, but I still love the art. For a savory tooth like me, these muffins are going straight in my wish list!
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Simone (junglefrog) — April 18th, 2012 at 10:25
Baking is def not easy. And I’m really good in messing it up..lol… The muffins do show a lot of potential so I think I will make them again with some adjustments!
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I like the idea of the mushroom muffin. Simone… I want to see your kitchen in these shots!
I am sure the light is awesome in your new space and I can tell you are enjoying being back
to blogging xx
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Simone (junglefrog) — April 18th, 2012 at 10:21
Haha… yes I will try and do more kitchen pics in between Mona!
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Oh yes the light is definitely working – love the crispness. I do love the sound of mushroom muffins and yes I would be pretty peeved if I forgot the pine nuts. Love them. Now you tempt me ….
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Simone (junglefrog) — April 18th, 2012 at 10:20
Yes, how wonderful those would have been with pinenuts..lol… And a little extra something of something too. They need to be spiced up a bit but otherwise pretty good.
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I never think to make savory muffins, but I like the idea of it. I think the lighting in your kitchen is working just fine, your photos are really fabulous.
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Simone (junglefrog) — April 19th, 2012 at 09:17
Thanks Judy. I find that rearranging your entire house sort of, does have an effect on the light, so I’m happy that it seems to work ok!
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I’m usually not one for savory muffins, but this sounds like something I could get into! The idea of adding mushrooms is particularly enticing- I can imagine they would add tons of addictive, umami flavor.
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Simone (junglefrog) — April 19th, 2012 at 09:17
O yes, definitely Hannah. And I will be adding more herbs and other things in it for next time now that I have an idea of what to do with them!
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I also love, love good savoury muffins & this is a grand & tasty recipe! Yummy yummy to enjoy with a big warm bowl of fresh soup!
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Simone (junglefrog) — April 19th, 2012 at 09:18
Thanks Sophie. Great idea to add a bowl of soup to dip them into!
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I like the sound of these savoury muffins!
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