Tuesday, September 1, 2009

My First Sweet & Simple Bakes

I have been searching the blogsphere for some baking groups to join. The first one to catch my eye was Sweet & Simple Bakes.

This month's recipe was Jammy Donut Muffins. You can find the recipe here. For the filling, I decided to use some of the delightful strawberry/rhubarb jam , my mother in law made.



My notes on the recipe:

I had a little trouble deciding just how much batter to put in the muffin tins before putting in the jam. I think I used too much for the first few muffins. I didn't need all of the melted butter for dipping but no problem, it will be great for tomorrow morning's French Toast. I don't own a kitchen scale, so the measurements for this recipe were a bit challenging. I did a search and found what I think was the closest conversion possible. I think I need to invest in a scale.

These muffins are melt in your mouth delicious. Next time I want to try them with a cream filling. The muffins are best eaten on the first day, so share with some friends and enjoy!!!

Thanks Rosie and Maria for taking the time to create this group! I look forward to next month's recipe!!!

12 comments:

  1. Your muffins look lovely. I think I would do like you did next time as in putting the jam nearer the top. They look lovely with the wee bits poking through the top

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  2. Hi welcome to the group! You did an amazing job considering you don't have any scales, I'm more than a little bit impressed! Well done.

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  3. Welcome to Sweet and Simple Bakes and congrats on your first bake with us!

    Your muffins turned out lovely and you get extra brownie points for using home-made jam ;o)

    Thanks for taking part and hope you will join us again. Check out Sweet and Simple Bakes tomorrow for this month's next bake!

    Maria
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  4. Welcome to Sweet and Simple Bakes club!! Great job and your muffins look great!

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  5. This was my first time with Sweet and Simple too! I also think your muffins look great with the jam just peeking through, gives a hint for what is to come. Very impressed you did it all without scales too!

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  6. These look great - homemade jam too - very impressive!

    Lucie
    http://cookingatmarystow.blogspot.com/

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  7. i'm with you - next time it's going to be a custard cream filling. Yum.

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  8. Thanks everyone for dropping by. I was so excited to read all of the comments earlier!!!

    Rhyleysgranny: Thanks! Wish I could say the jelly peeking out was on purpose!

    The Girl: Thanks! I was pleased they turned out without a scale. I may need to invest in one.

    Maria: Thanks and thanks for Sweet and Simple Bakes! I can't wait to see the October recipe!

    lilmizlynn: Thanks!

    Chele: Nice to meet another first time Sweet and Simple Baker!!! Thanks for dropping by!

    Lucie: Wish I could take credit for the jam. My mother in law makes the best jam!

    AppleC: Drop by and let me know if you make them with the cream filling. That will be a recipe that I will for sure need to take to work rather than keep at home to eat!! :)

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  9. Just the name, jammy donut muffins, reeled me in. But not because of the jam. I felt like I wanted to bake and eat these in my jammies....lol.

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  10. Mags: Thanks for stopping by. Love the jammies. These would be great with hot chocolate by the fireplace in winter!

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  11. They look great - well done! Normally when making muffins, fill the cases 2/3 or 3/4 full. That should be enough to make a pretty mound on top, but not send it brimming over!
    And I concur with Maria - kudos for the jam! Sounds very yummy.
    Rosie

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  12. the muffins looks delicious and fantastic...

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