Cupcakes with dried apricots, raisins and walnuts

11 servings

60 minutes

Muffins with dried apricots, raisins, and walnuts are a true embodiment of home comfort and traditional Russian baking. Their tender, airy crumb perfectly complements the fragrant dried apricots, sweet raisins, and crunchy walnuts, creating a harmony of flavors and textures. This recipe has its roots in Russian cuisine, where baked goods with dried fruits and nuts have always been popular due to the availability of ingredients and their nutritional value. Muffins are perfect for morning tea or coffee and make an excellent treat for festive tables. The ease of preparation makes them a favorite recipe among home bakers – just combine simple ingredients, pop them in the oven, and enjoy the wonderful aroma of fresh baking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 408
• Proteins: 6.9g
• Fats: 20.7g
• Carbohydrates: 49.7g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 3 glass
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Soda: 1 tsp
• Margarine: 250 g
• Kefir: 1 glass
• Dried apricots: to taste
• Raisin: to taste
• Walnuts: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Need to melt the margarine.

   Required ingredients:

   • Margarine: 250 g

2. Beat the eggs with sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 1 glass

3. Add a glass of kefir to the whipped eggs with sugar and mix until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 1 glass

4. Dissolve the soda and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soda: 1 teaspoon

5. Add the cooled melted margarine.

   Required ingredients:

   • Margarine: 250 g

6. Add flour gradually, mixing thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 glasss

7. Chop dried apricots, raisins, and walnuts into small pieces and add to the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried apricots:  to taste
   • Raisin:  to taste
   • Walnuts:  to taste

8. Send to the preheated oven. Check readiness with the old good method — a matchstick.