IRISH SODA MUFFINS

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"Who says muffins have to be boring? These little gems are always a hit.," says Camille Wisniewski of Jackson, New Jersey. "I subsitute blueberries when they are in season for the raisins."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/3 cup raisins

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the sour cream, oil and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. , Fill six greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.