Rhubarb Muffins

  • 2-1/2 cups/625 ml all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp/5 ml baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp/2.5 ml salt

  • 1-1/4 cups/300 ml packed brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup/125 ml vegetable oil

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup/250 ml buttermilk

  • 1 tsp/5 ml vanilla extract

  • 2 cups/500 ml chopped rhubarb

Topping:

  • 1/2 cup/ 125 ml packed brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp/15 ml butter, melted

  • 1/2 tsp/2.5 ml cinnamon

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.  In separate bowl, whisk together sugar and oil:  whisk in egg, buttermilk and vanilla.  Pour over dry ingredients; sprinkle with rhubarb and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.  Spoon into greased, or paper-lined, muffin cups, filling three-quarters full.

Topping:  Combine sugar, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter.  Bake in 350 F/180 C oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops are firm to the touch.  Makes 18 muffins.

Compliments of Bayview Organic Farm!
www.bayvieworganicfarm.com