Gingerbread muffins

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-JAMES FAUNCE (MGFX39A)
1cupShortening
1cupSugar
1cupMolassas
4Eggs
2teaspoonsBaking soda
1cupButtermilk
4cupsAll-purpose flour
2teaspoonsGround ginger
½teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonCloves
½cupPecans; chopped
1cupRaisins

Directions

In a mixing bowl cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the molasses, then add the eggs one at a time beating well after each.

Dissolve the soda in a cup with the buttermilk. In a separate bowl combine the flour with the spices and add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the pecans and raisins.

Store the batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to bake fill greased muffin cups ⅔ full. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until done. To bake unchilled, reduce baking time to l5 minutes. Batter may be stored for several weeks in the refrigerator. Makes about 6 dozen muffins.

This is one of my favorite muffin recipes -- even the kids love them!! Formatted by Elaine Radis Posted on P* JANUARY, 1993