Heirloom Raisin Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

HEIRLOOM RAISIN MUFFINS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Muffins Breakfast
Fruits Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Raisins
1 c Water
1/2 c Butter/Regular Margarine
1/4 c Sugar
2 ea Large Eggs
1 1/2 c Unbleached Flour, Sifted
1 t Baking Powder

Combine raisins and water in saucepan. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes.
Drain raisins, reserving liquid. Add enough water to
reserved liquid to make 1/2 cup. Cool well. Cream
together butter and sugar in bowl until light and
fluffy, using electric mixeer at medium speed. Add
eggs, beat 2 more minutes. Sift together flour and
baking powder. Add flour mixture alternately with 1/2
cup of reserved raisin liquid into creamed mixture,
mixing well after each addition. Stir in raisins.
Spoon batter into greased 3-inch muffin-pan cups,
filling 2/3rds full. Bake in 400 degree F. oven 18
minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with
homemade jam or jelly.



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