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Choc chip banana muffins

Ingredients (serves 12)
60g butter
2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup (200g) Nestle Dark Choc Bits
Method
1. Preheat oven to 200C. Line a medium muffin tray (12 sections) with paper cases. Melt
butter in a small saucepan or heat-proof bowl in the microwave. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Sift flour into a mixing bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients.
3. Using a whisk lightly beat milk, eggs and butter in a jug. Add to dry ingredients, along
with mashed banana. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix ingredients until just combined.
Stir in choc bits. Don't beat the mixture or the muffins will be tough.
4. Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cases. Bake for 20 minutes or until firm on top
when lightly touched Leave in the tray for 3 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a rack to
cool.



Questions
1. What is the preparation time for the recipe?
The preparation time for the recipe is 23 minutes.
2. What is the cooking time for the recipe?
The cooking time for the recipe is 20 minutes.
3. What temperature does the oven need preheated to?
The oven needs to be preheated to 200C
4. Why is preheating an oven important when baking?
Preheating an oven when baking is important because it heats the food so
when the food is ready for baking then the food will be baked at the right
temperature rather than leaving it in there to preheat whilst baking the
food.
5. What is the serving size of the recipe?
The serving size of the recipe is 12 cupcakes.
6. What equipment and utensils would you need to make this recipe?
You would need to use a medium sized muffin tray, paper cases, a
saucepan or heat proof bowl, mixing bowl, a sift, whisk, wooden spoon and
a measuring cup.