Monday, December 17, 2007

JOHN CHUCKMAN ORIGINAL RECIPE: GOLDEN PUMPKIN RAISIN MUFFINS

CHUCKMAN'S GOLDEN PUMPKIN RAISIN MUFFINS

2 Cups All-purpose flour

2 Tsp Baking powder

1 Tsp Baking soda

1 Tsp Cinnamon

1 Tsp Nutmeg

1/2 Tsp Salt

3/4 Cup Brown sugar - packed

1 Egg - large

1/3 Cup Canola oil

2/3 Cup Buttermilk

11/2 Cup Pumpkin - canned

3/4 Cup Raisins

Zest from one large orange (Optional but recommended)

Juice from one large orange (Optional but recommended)


In one large bowl, combine and mix all dry ingredients. In separate bowl, whisk egg and other liquid ingredients plus raisins.

Combine and spoon into twelve baking cups.

Bake in preheated oven at 400° F for 22 to 28 minutes.
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Also good with currents, a small batch of cranberries, and walnuts.