Rick and I were watching an episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate (favorite snackfood) and one of the chefs was talking about donut muffins.
I did a search online and found a version on Noble Pig's blog. Hers called for jam in the middle but I left it out. I also made mine mini-muffin size.
I swear I had to take that bite for food staging purposes.
I don't know that they tasted exactly like donuts but they were very good. Light and cinnamony. I think I would put in a smidge less nutmeg next time. That's the flavor that was most predominate.
Since mine were smaller the batch made 28 and I baked them for about 12 minutes.
But like hers I'm pretty sure there won't be any left for tomorrow's breakfast.
Can you believe that my Mother brought that antique jam dish all the way from England and gave it to my 7 year old son?! He loved having high tea with her, especially the scones with clotted cream and jam.
I'll give it back to him. Eventually (he's 24 now).
Oh that is a cruel, cruel bite! Seeing inside them is not helping me to not want them. They look delicious and comforting. Hide that dish!
Posted by: Karen K | May 30, 2010 at 05:21 PM
M M M M They look yummy I could Down A few of them With A cup of tea.I love the jam dish it's just like my grandma had.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | May 31, 2010 at 03:54 AM
That Best Thing I Ever Ate show is very dangerous. Your muffins look wonderful. I made a lemon cake this weekend, but it got eaten before I could take a picture.
Posted by: Nicole | May 31, 2010 at 07:44 AM
They look yummy! (I'm sure they're VERY healthy too!)
Posted by: LisaInCT | June 01, 2010 at 04:21 PM
What a lovely jam dish that is!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 01, 2010 at 05:06 PM
They look and sound like they taste wonderful! I love heirloom dishes too. I have a collection from my grandmothers that I cherish.
Posted by: cathie | June 03, 2010 at 09:00 AM