Spice Muffins Recipe
Spice muffins are sweet and snacky muffins flavored with a three spice medley. Flavored with ginger, cinnamon and cloves, the spice muffins are oven baked for a nice and soft texture. Served with tea or coffee or just as snacks, they are great.
Ingredients
2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon powdered ginger
2 eggs, well beaten
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Set aside.
Work shortening and sugar together in a bowl, beat in eggs vigorously, then stir in the molasses.
Stir in flour mixture and buttermilk alternately.
Pour batter into a greased muffin tin and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of one muffin comes out dry.
Set aside.
Work shortening and sugar together in a bowl, beat in eggs vigorously, then stir in the molasses.
Stir in flour mixture and buttermilk alternately.
Pour batter into a greased muffin tin and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of one muffin comes out dry.
