Ok, bakery needs lessons and experiences. Many of my trials are far from success, it’s always “too sweet”, “too messy”, “not shaped well”, “too flaky”, and all sorts. However, this Oatmeal Muffins with Raisins, Dates and Walnuts are so easy that a primary school student can nail it!
My Vietnamese friend, Tho (a sweet and kind- like- an- angel girl) once told me, “You don’t have a mixer? Then muffins are best for you to bake!” Yeah, now I understand why, because you SHOULD NOT beat or whisk the batter, just gently mix all ingredients until they corporate well. I substitute raisins and dates with prunes and citrus peels, since they are what I have, plus he doesn’t like raisins in anything except just itself.
Mix together rolled oats (no instant oat or nestum, please), flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and other dry ingredients in a big bowl. [TIPS: Mix them really well as you don’t want the soda clumps, it tastes awful!] Then, mix buttermilk, egg and butter in another bowl. [TIPS: Can’t find buttermilk in M’sia stores? Just add few drops of lemon juice in fresh milk and let them sit for 10 mins] Gently pour the wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir together. And yes, you need to bake them of course.
Tada! They are soft enough to melt in mouth, yet crunchy when you bite due to the walnuts. [TIPS: Walnut is a great ingredient in bakery!] Not so sweet though, but just nice if you opt for a healthy breakfast or snack. Taste best when it is warm.
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