*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                               GINGER MUFFINS
 
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 Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads                           Muffins
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2   c            Shortening
      1/2   c            Sugar
    1                    Egg
    1       c            Molasses -- light preferably
    3       c            All-purpose flour
    1 1/2   ts           Soda
      1/2   ts           Salt
    1       t            Cinnamon
    1       t            Ginger
      1/2   ts           Ground cloves
    1       c            Hot water
 
   Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg,
   then the molasses. Sift together the dry ingredients;
   stir into molasses mixture. Gradually add the hot
   water, beating until smooth.
   
   Line muffin pans with paper baking cups. Fill 2/3
   full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or till
   done. Touch lightly with finger - done if it bounces
   back.
   
   NOTE: My extra special muffins!
  
 
 
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