Molasses Muffin Recipe

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  • Total Time 40 min Ico-add
  • Yield 1 Batch
  • Level Easy

These old fashioned molasses muffins are sometimes called refrigerator muffins because the batter can be stored in the refrigerator, in a covered container, for up to three weeks.
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cup unbleached flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/3 cups vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup raisins
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Directions

  1. 1. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and nutmeg; set aside.
  2. 2. Cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed. Add the eggs and beat well. Blend in molasses and buttermilk.
  3. 3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten. Stir in raisins.
  4. 4. Spoon into greased 3 inch muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
  5. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. 6. Serve hot with butter and jam.