Ginger muffins
24 Muffins
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | cup | Shortening |
| ½ | cup | Sugar |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 1 | cup | Molasses; light preferably |
| 3 | cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Soda |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ginger |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ground cloves |
| 1 | cup | Hot water |
Directions
Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg, then the molasses. Sift together the dry ingredients; stir into molasses mixture. Gradually add the hot water, beating until smooth.
Line muffin pans with paper baking cups. Fill ⅔ full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or till done. Touch lightly with finger - done if it bounces back.
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