Emergency baking

Hello blog. Lots going on (in a nothingy-2020-ish sort of way) chez moi, but for now just a quick post. I thought I'd better tune in to tonight's much-delayed UK press conference, and as soon as 5 Live finished its rugby commentary and headed over the Whitehall, I found myself baking.

I can't help it. It's a stress reaction.

I recently opened a shiny new jar of black treacle, so what better than my mum's recipe (I forget where she gleaned it from) for 'treacle muffins'? They're dead simple.

• 8 oz plain flour
• 4 oz soft brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 6 fl oz milk
• 4 fl oz oil
• 4 tbsp black treacle

Cooking Time: 25 mins
Gas Mark 6, 200C / 400F

1. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, and make a well in the centre.
2. Blend together the remaining ingredients and mix into the dry ingredients until just blended. Do not overmix.
3. Spoon into muffin cases.
4. Bake in a pre-heated oven at Gas Mark 6 / 200C / 400F for 25 minutes until well risen and springy to the touch.

They're currently sharing the oven with an exploding dauphinoise. Let us not speak of the two (2) other cakes already on the go in the house...

I have forgotten to set a timer, oops

Stay safe and well, everyone.