Poppy Seed Raisin-nut Muffins

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3/4-1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2-3/4 cup golden raisin
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 6 tablespoons poppy seeds

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 line 16 muffin tins with paper liners.
• 3 in a bowl, cream butter, sugar and orange rind (about 4 minutes) until fluffy.
• 4 add in eggs; beat well until combined.
• 5 sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
• 6 add to creamed mixture alternately with half and half cream, beating well after each addition.
• 7 add in poppy seeds; mix to combine.
• 8 add/ mix in nuts and raisins.
• 9 divide/spoon the batter about three-quarters full into muffin tins.
• 10 bake for about 20 minutes.