Cranberry nut muffins 2

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsWhole Wheat Flour
¾cupSugar
teaspoonBaking Powder
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBaking Soda
¾cupOrange Juice
1tablespoonGrated Orange Peel
2tablespoonsShortening
1Egg; Large, Well Beaten
cupCranberries; *
1cupNuts; Chopped, Optional

Directions

* Use either fresh or frozen cranberries that have been coarsely chopped. In a medium mixer bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and the baking soda together. Stir in the orange juice, orange peel, shortening and the egg. Mix until well blended. Stir in the cranberries and the nuts, if used, and turn into greased muffin tins. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Use a shorter baking time if small muffin tins are used.