I am finding that Sundays have become my baking days. For us, Sundays are slow and casual. And after a morning spent on the couch in my pajamas sipping coffee and catching up on my reading, I usually find myself being lured into the kitchen to try out some sort of baking inspiration that I have been brewing on all week.
This past Sunday was no different.
While Little B was taking her afternoon nap and David was absorbed in March Madness, I savored my quiet, calm moments in the kitchen. It is a time to let my thoughts wander while my hands stay busy. I love that busy calmness. It kind of seems like an oxymoron. But it represents balance to me. The right side of the brain takes over so the left side can rest a bit from all its decision making and such.
On this particular day, I was craving bready comfort food. The weather outside was windy, overcast and gloomy, yet warm and muggy all at the same time. It made me think of that line from Great Expectations.
The weather could not decide what it wanted to be. Winter was arm-wrestling with spring and it was proving to be a close match. In an attempt to fit the mood, a recipe for Earl Grey Honey Almond Muffins was forming itself in my brain. With Earl Grey representing winter and honey representing spring, this was a recipe where the two flavors could be paired together in a fantastic way.
I decided to give it a try.
This past Sunday was no different.
While Little B was taking her afternoon nap and David was absorbed in March Madness, I savored my quiet, calm moments in the kitchen. It is a time to let my thoughts wander while my hands stay busy. I love that busy calmness. It kind of seems like an oxymoron. But it represents balance to me. The right side of the brain takes over so the left side can rest a bit from all its decision making and such.
On this particular day, I was craving bready comfort food. The weather outside was windy, overcast and gloomy, yet warm and muggy all at the same time. It made me think of that line from Great Expectations.
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.
The weather could not decide what it wanted to be. Winter was arm-wrestling with spring and it was proving to be a close match. In an attempt to fit the mood, a recipe for Earl Grey Honey Almond Muffins was forming itself in my brain. With Earl Grey representing winter and honey representing spring, this was a recipe where the two flavors could be paired together in a fantastic way.
I decided to give it a try.
Earl Grey & Honey Almond Flour Muffins
2 cups finely ground almond flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp finely chopped dried Earl Grey tea
2 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil (or butter/oil of your choice)
1/4 cup honey (add more if you like a sweeter muffin)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp finely chopped dried Earl Grey tea
2 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil (or butter/oil of your choice)
1/4 cup honey (add more if you like a sweeter muffin)
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry until well incorporated. Pour into lined muffin tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350F (or until golden brown).
Makes about 6 muffins.
Best enjoyed while still warm with a small pat of butter.
I think muffins turned out very well. I am happy with them. Next time, I will probably add a bit more honey and swap out the olive oil with butter just to see what happens. But until then, I think both winter and spring would be very content with the results.
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