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Maureen’s Anything-Goes Muffins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 muffins 1x
Description
I have baked these muffins, frequently, since 1964. Every batch tastes different because half a cup of almost anything can be added to the batter. I have added raisins, cherries, dates, nuts, coconut, apricots, and homemade mincemeat – not all at once, of course.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of flour
- 3 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg beaten, until foamy
- 1 cup of milk
- 4 tablespoons melted shortening
- 1/2 cup of anything, because anything goes. See below for ideas.
Ideas:
- Maraschino cherries and walnuts, chopped together, make a tasty muffin. Feel free to use up the last few raisins, dates, dried apricots, or cranberries in your pantry, because anything goes.
- Half a cup of homemade mincemeat is also delicious (see Prairies North magazine, Winter Issue, 2019.)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
Method:
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, but don’t overmix.
Fill 12 greased muffin tins to 2/3 full and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breads & Muffins
- Method: Bake
