Molasses Refrigerator MuffinsAnonymous Fri Oct 07 16:44:53 2005 4 c Unbleached flour, sifted 1 t Salt 1 t Ground ginger 1/4 t Ground allspice 1-1/3 c Vegetable shortening 4 ea Large eggs, slightly beaten 1 c Butter/sour milk 2 t Baking soda 1 t Ground cinnamon 1/4 t Ground cloves 1/4 t Ground nutmeg 1 c Sugar 1 c Molasses 1 c Raisins Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and nutmeg; set aside. Cream together shortening and sugar in mixing bowl until light anf fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed. Add eggs beat well. Blend in molasses and butter/sour milk. Add dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten. Stir in raisins. Spoon into greased 3-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 1/2 full. Bake in 350 degree oven 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with butter and jam. NOTE: Batter can be stored in refrigerator in covered container for up to 3 weeks. Email the recipe Molasses Refrigerator Muffins to a friend! |


