Tired of the daily lunch routine? This biltong and cheese savoury muffins recipe offers a delicious solution and a fantastic chance for family bonding. As a chef and mum of four, I know the joy of simple, tasty meals made together.
More Than Just Lunch
Homeschooling provides unique opportunities to connect learning with daily life. Finding engaging cooking with kids activities turns lunchtime prep from a chore into a cherished bonding experience. Forget boring sandwiches! This biltong muffins recipe is one of our favourite easy family recipes – simple enough for little hands to help and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy homeschooling days in South Africa. Plus, involving children in the kitchen builds essential skills as suggested by KidsHealth.org
Get Your Aprons Ready: Anri’s Biltong & Cheese Muffins
Let’s gather what you need for these tasty savoury muffins South Africa loves!
- Preparation time: 15 mins
- Cooking time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
- 130g biltong, finely chopped
- 45 g (3T) margarine, melted
- 500ml (2 cups) self-raising flour
- 30ml (2T) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 250ml (1 cup) milk
- 250ml (1 cup) Cheddar cheese, grated
- 45ml (3T) Bovril
- 15ml (2T) chopped parsley
Equipment:
- Muffin pan
- 2 medium-sized mixing bowls
- 1 big spoon for mixing
- Cooking spray
Method: Let’s Get Baking!
Making these muffins is a great cooking with kids activities session. Assign age-appropriate tasks!
- Adult/Older Child: Preheat your oven to 190˚C.
- Adult/Older Child: Spray the muffin pan well.
- Adult/Child: Melt the margarine. Mix the melted margarine and parsley together and set aside to cool.
- Child Task: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and Bovril together.
- Child Task: Add the cooled margarine/parsley mixture to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Child Task: Stir in the grated cheese and chopped biltong.
- Child Task: Gently fold the self-raising flour into the wet mixture using the big spoon – don’t overmix!
- Child Task: Use a tablespoon to fill each muffin hole about halfway.
- Adult: Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Adult: Carefully remove the muffins from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack before enjoying your delicious homeschool lunch ideas.
Homeschooling Connection
This recipe isn’t just about food; it’s maths (measuring), science (mixing, baking), and following instructions.
We hope you enjoy making – and eating! – these biltong and cheese savoury muffins. Making time for simple cooking with kids activities creates lasting memories and teaches valuable skills.
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