Ginger cheese gems

14 muffins

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFlour, all-purpose
1tablespoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSoda
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGinger, ground
1Egg; well beaten
½cupMolasses
½cupButtermilk
¼cupButter (or marg.); melted
1cupCheese, Cheddar; shredded
¼cupRaisins, seedless; or dates

Directions

Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and ginger in large mixing bowl. Mix egg, molasses, and buttermilk together, and add to dry ingredients along with melted butter, shredded chees, and raisins.

Mix only until dry ingredients are moistened. Fill greased muffin pans two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, November 1972. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 12-07-94