Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Apple Spice Muffins

Ingredients
3 cups rice flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cloves
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons melted butter
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated apple - do first

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the sugar, eggs, melted butter and oil together in a separate medium bowl. Whisk the buttermilk and vanilla into the sugar mixture. Stir the sugar mixture into the flour until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Stir in the grated apple. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake muffins until they are golden brown, about 18-20 minutes. Let cool.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites)

Ingredients:

1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup tapioca flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Extra cheese to sprinkle on top and any herbs or flavorings you'd like to add.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. F Lightly spray mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray set aside.
2. Place egg, milk, oil tapioca flour, and salt in a blender, and process until smooth. Add cheeses and pulse 2 times.
3. Immediately  pour batter into a mini muffin pan, filling each well about 3/4 full. We recommend sprinkling a bit of Parmesan cheese on top and/or a tiny sprinkle of kosher salt.
4. Bake 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden. Remove from oven and cool a few minutes before removing rolls from pan. Serve warm. These don't reheat well so eat them immediately after baking them.