Easy Method for Making Gluten Free Raspberry & Walnut Muffins

Muffin is individually sized, baked bread product. Muffins are similar to cupcakes in size and cooking procedure, but the main difference between them is: cupcakes tend to be sweet desserts using cake batter.

Almond Streusel Topping:

• Gluten-free flour – 1/4 Cup
• Salted butter – 2 Tbsp
• Sugar – 2 Tbsp
• Finely chopped almonds – 2 Tbsp

Muffins:

• Gluten-free flour – 2 Cups
• Xanthan gum – 1 Tsp
• Sugar – 2/3 Cup
• Baking powder – 2 Tsp
• Baking soda – 1/2 Tsp
• Salt – 1/2 Tsp
• Eggs – 2
• Unsalted butter (melted) – 1/2 Cup
• Buttermilk – 1 Cup
• White chocolate chips – 3/4 Cup
• Fresh raspberries – 1 Mounded cup

Method:

• Preheat oven at 400°C.
• Line a standard 12 cup muffin tin by using paper liners or spray well with non-stick cooking spray.
• For the topping, use a fork in a small bowl, mix together flour, sugar, butter and almonds until crumbly and allow it to set.
• For muffins, take a medium size bowl and whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum, baking soda and salt.
• Then whisk the eggs, melted butter and buttermilk together in a large mixing bowl. Mix these ingredients using a spatula. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and fresh raspberries using spatula.
• Use a large cookie scoop to scoop batter into the muffin tin. Sprinkle almond streusel topping over the muffin.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 400°C until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
• Allow cooling the muffin pan for 5 to 10 minutes and then carefully remove muffins.

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