(At low elevation preheat to 375*F convection or 400*F conventional and no need to lower the temp after 5 minutes.)
Stir together in large bowl:
2 c spelt flour, stir before measuring
1 3/4 tsp baking powder (2 tsp at low elevation)
1/2 tsp Real salt (sea salt)
1 1/2 Tbsp powdered milk, non-instant (if using "real" milk below, delete this)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1-2 pinches ground cardamom
Make a well in the middle and set aside.
In order, measure into a 2 c glass measure and mix together:
1/2 c hot tap water (or milk or almond milk instead, deleting powdered milk above)
1/4 c coconut oil (add straight into 2 cup measure, break it up to help it melt)
1/2 c honey
1 c grated apple, unpeeled (measure by liquid displacement straight into measuring cup)
1 large egg
Add liquids to the well made in dry ingredients. Stir to moisten. Batter should be lumpy.
Fill paper lined or greased muffin tins.
Bake 5 min.
Lower temperature 15*F to 375*F convection/400*F conventional.
Bake 15-20 minutes more or until desired doneness.
Makes 12 muffins.
