| Orange Muffins
3/4 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of margarine
2 large eggs
2 cups of whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of buttermilk
1 medium size orange
1 cup of raisins
1/2 cup of pecans, chopped, optional |
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Make a batter out of the first seven ingredients in the order that they are listed. Grate the orange rind, squeeze the juice from the orange and reserve. Add the rind, raisins and pecans to the batter. Pour into greased muffin tins. Bake at 350ºF. for 15-20 minutes or until done. Cool on racks. Combine the reserved juice from the orange and 1/3 cup of sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and when the glaze is done, pour the glaze over the cooled muffins. |
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