CINNAMON RAISIN MUFFINS (WITH HONEY)

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Muffins, in general have morphed in to behemoths. They are too large, too sweet, too caloric,..and simply put,...too much. If you look at vintage recipes for muffins (circa 1940's), you will find that muffins were only slightly sweet and were not overloaded with fat. The additions were simple; so was the preparation. The size was...

Provided by Garrison Wayne

Categories     Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 c self rising flour
1/3 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c raisins, moist, preferably soaked in juice or rum
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 c milk
1/3 c cooking oil
1/4 c honey
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. Grease a regular sized 12 muffin tin.
  • 3. In a large bowl, measure the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Mix well with a fork.
  • 4. Measure the raisins and set aside.
  • 5. In a separate bowl, measure all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • 6. Add the raisins and liquid ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula/spoon just until mixed. Do not over mix.
  • 7. Fill the 12 muffin cups half full. Make sure the batter is evenly portioned.
  • 8. Bake at 375 degrees for about 18 minutes. Test with a pick.
  • 9. Remove from the oven a cool in the pan on a rack for several minutes, then remove from pan and continue cooling on the rack. Use a knife to assist in the release. Serve warm with butter. Jam or honey are optional.

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