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Incredibly Chocolatey Muffins

Incredible Chocolate Muffins.

These muffins are to die for. This is a recipe I have used quite frequently over the years and they always disappear from the plate very quickly.

Ingredients

225g (9oz) plain flour
25g (1oz) cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
150g (6oz) dark brown sugar
quarter a teaspoon salt
100g (4oz) butter
100ml (4floz) milk
150g (5oz) thick Greek-style yogurt
1 medium egg
450g (1Ib) mixed dark, milk, and white chocolate, bars cut into chunks (my preference), or chocolate chips

Method

  1. Place a paper muffin case in each hole of a 12 deep-holed muffin tray. Set oven to 170 C, 340 F, gas 3.
  2. Put a sieve over a large mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar and salt. Sift in to bowl.
  3. Put the butter in a small saucepan and melt or melt in the microwave for 20 seconds on full power.
  4. Pour the milk into a large measuring jug. Add the melted butter, yogurt and egg and beat until the mixture is well blended.
  5. Pour the milk mixture onto into the flour mixture and stir to make a smooth, but stiff batter. Lightly stir in the mixed dark, milk and white chocolate. 
  6. Spoon into the muffin cases, filling each one well, so they are heaped up. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until risen well and firm if the tray is gently rocked. Leave to cool slightly. (They can be served either warm or cold). 



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