Vanilla Date Muffins

Ingredients:

• 240g pastry or cake flour
• 200g white sugar
• 10g baking powder
• 5g baking soda
• 3g salt
• 113g unsalted butter, melted
• 240ml milk
• 2 large eggs
• 10ml vanilla extract
• 150g chopped dates

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
5. Gently fold in the chopped dates, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These Vanilla Date Muffins have a lovely soft and moist texture, and the addition of baking soda will help them rise and become fluffy. Enjoy!

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