GLUTEN-FREE CORNMEAL MOLASSES MUFFINS

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Strong molasses provides a good source of iron in an easy-to-make muffin. One of my favorite breads is a steamed brown bread called Boston brown bread. It is made with cornmeal and flour, and is the inspiration for these muffins, which are easier to make. The strong molasses, which is a good source of iron, flavor will mask the bean flavor of commercial gluten free mixes, so feel free to use one.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, weekday, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins (1/3 cup tins)

Number Of Ingredients 13

140 grams (approximately 1 cup) cornmeal
140 grams (approximately 1 cup) whole grain gluten-free mix or all-purpose gluten-free mix
35 grams (approximately 1/4 cup) soy flour or additional all-purpose gluten-free mix
2 7/10 grams (1 teaspoon) ground ginger
10 grams (2 teaspoons) baking powder
5 grams (1 teaspoon) baking soda
3 1/2 grams (rounded 1/2 teaspoon) salt
2 eggs
240 grams (1 cup) plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk
175 grams (1/2 cup) blackstrap molasses
5 grams (1 teaspoon) vanilla
75 grams (1/3 cup) canola or grape seed oil
75 grams (1/2 cup) raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with a rack in the middle. Oil or butter muffin tins. Sift together the cornmeal, gluten-free flour mix, soy flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl. Pour in any grainy bits that remain in the sifter.
  • In a separate large bowl whisk the eggs with the buttermilk, molasses, vanilla and oil. Quickly whisk in the cornmeal mixture. Fold in the raisins.
  • Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill muffin cups to the top. Place in the oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned and well risen. Remove from the heat and if the muffins come out of the tins easily, remove from the tins and allow to cool on a rack. If they don't release easily, allow to cool and then remove from the tins.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 211 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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