Ginger Raisin Muffins Edna Staebler

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/2 c Shortening - (or margarine)
1/2 c Brown sugar - packed
1 ts Salt
1/2 c Milk
1/2 c Molasses - blended with milk
1 c Wholewheat flour
1 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Baking powder
2 ts Ground ginger
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 c Raisins

Method:

Cream shortening with sugar and salt, blend with milk and molasses.
Stir together flours, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Pour liquid ingredients over dry, drop in raisins and stir just enough to moisten flour.
Spoon into well-buttered muffin tins and bake at 400 F for about 20 minutes.
Serve warm.