A New Treat Scuffins

Can two traditional baked items be combined into a yummy new hybrid?The answer is yes and it's the scuffin.It's an interesting blend of scone and muffin , perfect for breakfast or for wowing people at a home brunch. Frog Hollow Farm of Brentwood ,California has come up with this treat.It was by necessity, thanks to the farm having an overabundance of fruit that is too ripe or cosmetically imperfect.Purée was made from this and it was incorporated into many of the farm's baked goods. One of the best pairings was the purée with the scone muffin marriage.This is a unique blend of flavor and texture.The scuffin's exterior is crumby like that of a scone with the shape of a muffin.Flax seed is added for both color and flavor.This, by far, is one of the best fruit filled treats I've tasted.I had the apricot filled ones and fell instantly in love.The best part of it is the deep well of purée.This is no thin vein of fruit, this is a good ,gooey dollop of refreshingly tart apricot.Usually most fruit added to any baked product is cloyingly sweet but not Frog's Hollow"s. The treat can also be bought with nectarine and peach fillings too.Scuffins can be served cold but try them toasted for two minutes in a 350 degree heated toaster oven.This really brings out the flavors. Scuffins would make a nice Mother 's Day gift(especially for a lux breakfast in bed).Their website, www.frog hollow.com has other treats as well.Again the farm is not afraid of unusual parings,such as the olive oil brownies.These are the traditional sweet but with the added boost of olive oil and no gluten. They also have European favorites such as the bacci di dam a from my great grandparents Provence of ,Piedmonte Italy.These are definitely on my to buy radar since I haven't had them since my last trip to the Val Susa decades ago.Frog Hollow is primarily a fruit farm and there are all sorts of great fruit gifts as well.Try the fruit of the month California style.You can also order just apricots or kumquats, all organic and fresh picked. Frog Hollow Farms also have on site manufactured marmalades and purees which would be fantastic filling homemade crepes. Scuffins are a must have hybrid.They are a delicious blend of the best baked goods and fruit purees of Frog Hollow Farm.Order them now to enjoy a yummy breakfast or brunch treat!