WO9.2019

Just a quick reminder that we are going to the Calgary Public Library tomorrow.  Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately with good shoes/boots and warm clothing.  If you have clearance and would like to come on the walk with us, please let Ms. Li know.  Also, please make sure your child brings a snack that can fit into their jacket pocket!  We will not be taking backpacks with us.

Today we made Pumpkin Muffins.  Here is the recipe we used!  We got lots of happy faces for a delicious snack...

SIMPLY PERFECT PUMPKIN MUFFINS

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

SERVINGS: 18 MUFFINS

These are my favourite pumpkin muffins – tender and moist, with a crunchy top and perfectly pumpkin.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups white granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil or canola, sunflower oil etc.
• 1 3/4 cups pure pumpkin puree not pie filling
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. baking soda

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 375° F. Prepare 18 muffin cups by greasing (both cup and top of tin) or lining with paper liners and lightly greasing top of tin. (These are fairly moist so paper liners are not really necessary unless you prefer.) Set prepared pans aside.
• Beat eggs slightly in a large bowl. Add sugar, oil and pumpkin and beat thoroughly. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until smooth. 
• Divide the batter between 18 muffin cups. You'll be filling them almost to the top of the liners, with just a bit of the liner showing.
• Bake at 375° F. for 22 – 25 minutes, testing with a cake tester to be sure they are cooked before removing from oven (If undercooked, they will collapse as they cool, so be sure to test. They will look done even when they’re not actually). Muffins should be very lightly browned on top and around edges when cooked. My oven is usually 25 minutes.
• Allow to cool in pans at least 5 minutes before removing from pans, as they are quite soft when hot. 
• These are at their best on the day they are baked. They lose their crunchy top as they sit too long at room temperature. If you aren’t eating right away, freezing is a good option to keep the crunch.

Below is the Library and Home Reading exchange chart.  Please make sure your child returns their library and Home Reading books on their day. 

Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Faten Christa Rosie Ved Max Ben Ricky	Nathan Beth Taelyn Aryana Emma Abraham	Kaylon Everett Ivy Jasnoor Ella Dylan

No school Friday, October 11 and Monday, October 14.  Have a great long weekend!