Breakfast Muffin Mix in a Jar
For a special gift, include a muffin tin with this mix.
1 1/2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp finely snipped chopped candied lemon peel
1/2 cup snipped dried cherries, strawberries, apples, or apricots 1/3
cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Layer all ingredients in a 1 quart canning jar. Tap gently between
layers to settle before adding the next. Add additional dried fruits to
fill in any small gaps if necessary.
Attach to Jar:
Beat 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 cup milk (or vanilla yogurt) and 1 egg
together in a mixing bowl until combined. Stir in contents of jar. Spoon
into 12 greased muffin cups and bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes or until
done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Transfer to a wire
rack and cool slightly; serve warm.