Mix the dry ingredients the night before and bake these holiday muffins fresh for Christmas morning or a holiday brunch. To replace the rum, use 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla in 1/4 cup (50 mL) water.
- Portion size 12 servings
- Credits : Holiday Celebrations: 2007
Ingredients
Topping:
Method
Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or grease; set aside.In microwaveable bowl, mix golden and dark raisins with rum. Microwave at high for 1 minute or until hot. Let cool.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
In separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs and rum extract; pour over dry ingredients. Add raisin mixture and any remaining liquid; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into prepared cups.
Topping: Mix sugar with nutmeg; sprinkle in centre of each cup. Bake in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven until tester inserted in centre comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes. Transfer to racks; let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days or wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)
Nutritional facts Per muffin: about
- Sodium 238 mg
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 211.0
- Total fat 6 g
- Cholesterol 32 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 36 g
%RDI
- Iron 9.0
- Folate 15.0
- Calcium 5.0
- Vitamin A 1.0
