Dewson Public School Pumpkin Muffins
This recipe makes 12 servings
Serve these moist and flavourful muffins hot, with butter if you like, for breakfast or a snack. Far variety, add up to 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped nuts or 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped peel or a few pieces of chopped preserved ginger to the batter.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour or unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup seedless raisins
Preparation
Whisk or stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
In large bowl, beat egg until foamy. Beat in milk, pumpkin and oil. Sprinkle first with flour mixture, then raisins. With wooden spoon, stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into 12 lined or greased muffin cups, filling each no more than three-quarters full.
Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for about 25 minutes or until muffins have peaked in centre and are golden brown. Remove from pans and let cool on rack. Turn out muffins and carefully peel off paper liners if using.
Additional information :
Tip: If using Halloween pumpkin puree add 2 tbsp (25 mL) molasses to liquid ingredients.
Source : © CanadianLiving.com
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