Raisin-pecan Ginger Muffins

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

• 1 add the first 4 ingredients to a bowl; stir to combine.
• 2 add the butter and molassess to a saucepan; cook and stir over medium until butter melts; remove from heat.
• 3 make a well in the center of the flour mixture; add molassess-butter mixture, buttermilk, and egg.
• 4 stir just until mixture is moistened (do not overmix).
• 5 add in pecans and raisins; gently fold to combine.
• 6 spoon mixture into greased muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
• 7 bake at 325° for 18 minutes or until done.
• 8 serve warm with honey and/or butter.