Easy Spelt Muffins

There is no other word other than easy when it comes to making these substantial muffins. They are dense and have a slightly sweet wheaty taste and texture. You can add fresh herbs for a more savoury muffin or omit the cheese and add fresh fruit for a bit more sweetness. 

 Easy Spelt Muffins

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2 1/4 cups spelt flour

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder 

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese

1 1/4 cups milk 

3 eggs, beaten

1 tablespoon oil

Preheat oven to 425ºF Grease and flour 12 cup muffin tin or line with muffin baking papers.

Combine spelt flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the shredded cheese, stir to combine. 

In a separate bowl beat together the milk, eggs and oil.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just moist. 

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 17 minutes or until lightly brown. 

Notes: you can replace the brown sugar with coconut sugar or honey. 

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! - JD