Alt deutsch broetchen (old german muffins)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupButter or margarine
2Eggs; large
1teaspoonVanilla extract
½teaspoonCinnamon
cupFlour; unbleached
1tablespoonOrange rind; grated
½cupSugar
1tablespoonRum
3tablespoonsMilk
2teaspoonsBaking powder
¼cupAlmonds; ground
¼cupRaisins; if desired

Directions

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, rum, vanilla, and milk. Mix cinnamon, baking powder, and flour. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Gently mix in almonds, orange rind, and raisins. Pour batter into greased muffin tins, filling half full. Bake at 375 degrees F.

for 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned. Makes 18 muffins. Submitted By GLENN GROS MSG#: 87 Submitted By KATHERINE WALDEN On 09-29-94