what I love :: rhubarb + strawberries

Yummy rhubarb from our local CSA.

+ Strawberries from yesterday's pick-your-own adventure.

= the perfect 6am pre-breakfast muffin snack (vintage strawberry tablecloth makes them taste even better).

Strawberry - Rhubarb Muffins

1.5 cups unbleached flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp baking soda

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 stick melted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp grated orange rind (optional, but oh-so-good)

1 cup chopped rhubarb
1 cup sliced strawberries

Mix dry in a large bowl. Mix wet separately. Add wet to dry. Stir in berries and rhubarb. Spoon into greased muffin pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Devour.

Comments

[Jennifer R]

I made these last night too - with some modifications (regular ole' milk and whole wheat flour) and they were yummy! Not too sweet, so you can put jam or cheese on them!
Thanks!

[Scarlettina]

Oh, they look so yummy. But what can I substitute for buttermilk? We don't have it here in the UK. Well, we may do, but not here in my northern town!

[Tammy]

OMG! - I have this SAME tablecloth, with napkins! Perfect for summer!

[SOULEMAMA]

Scarlettina - I've substituted plain yogurt for buttermilk before with good results. So try 1/2 cup of yogurt instead!