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Maple Oatmeal Muffins

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:09:16 -0800
v124.n003.2
* Exported from MasterCook *

                           Muffins, Maple Oatmeal

Recipe By     :Becky Krystal
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Muffins/Rolls
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   80                 g  old-fashioned rolled oats -- scant 1C
      2/3           cup  boiling water -- 160ml
   4                 oz  unsweetened applesauce -- 113g 1/2C
      1/2           cup  maple syrup -- 120ml 150g, any grade
      1/2           cup  oil -- 120ml 100g, canola, grapeseed, other neutral
   1                tsp  vanilla extract
   2                tsp  baking powder
   1                tsp  baking soda
      1/2           tsp  salt -- fine
      1/2           tsp  ground cinnamon
      1/2           tsp  ground cardamom
   250                g  whole wheat pastry flour -- 2C, see directions
   1 1/4           cups  dried tart cherries -- 180g, unsweetened see 
directions

Oatmeal porridge, applesauce and maple syrup keep these whole-wheat, 
vegan muffins tender, with pops of sweetness coming from dried cherries.

Don't skip soaking the oats in the boiling water - it's crucial to 
adding moisture without sogginess and helps the grains melt into the batter.

Because of the importance of the ratio of oats to boiling water, we 
highly recommend using a scale to weigh the ingredients for this recipe.

Whole-wheat pastry flour, such as Bob's Red Mill brand, can be found 
at well-stocked supermarkets and online. Dried, unsweetened tart 
cherries are available online or you can use other dried fruit such 
as cranberries, blueberries, or chopped apricots. You can substitute 
a 50/50 blend of all-purpose and whole-wheat flours for the 
whole-wheat pastry flour.

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375F.

Place the oats in a large, heatproof bowl and pour in the boiling 
water. Stir to combine, and cover the bowl with a plate or lid large 
enough to trap the moisture. Let rest for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, lightly brush the wells of a 12-cup muffin pan with oil.

After the oats have hydrated, add the applesauce, maple syrup, oil 
and vanilla and whisk to thoroughly combine. Whisk in the baking 
powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cardamom until combined. 
Using a flexible spatula, gently fold in the flour, scraping the 
bottom and sides of the bowl as you mix. Don't worry about some dry 
patches at this point - best not to overmix before the fruit goes in. 
Add the dried cherries and stir a few more times until they're evenly 
distributed.

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pan (use a generously 
filled 1/4-cup measure or No. 16 disher for quick, even portioning) 
and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown 
and a toothpick inserted in the center of one of the muffins comes 
out clean. Let cool on a wire rack in the pan for 5 minutes, then 
gently run a butter knife or offset spatula around the muffins to 
loosen, if needed, and turn them out onto the rack. Serve warm or at 
room temperature.

The muffins are best fresh out of the oven, but leftovers can be 
stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days 
or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in a 350F oven until 
warmed through, 6 to 8 minutes, tenting with foil to prevent excess 
browning, if needed.

S(Internet address):
   https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/maple-oatmeal-muffins/
Yield:
   "12 muffins"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 273 Calories; 10g Fat (32.7% 
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 279mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 
Fruit; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2024 - 0219