Spicy Molasses Muffins
2 C. all-purpose flour
3 t. baking powder
3 T. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ginger
4 T. shortening or butter
1 unbeaten egg
1/3 C. dark molasses
3/4 C. milk
Heat oven to 400°. Then grease 8 large or 12 medium-sized muffin pans.
Sift flour, measure. Add baking powder, sugar, salt, and ginger. Sift all into mixing bowl. Drop shortening or butter onto flour at one side; add egg, molasses, and milk.
Using pastry blender, first cut in shortening into pieces the size of large peas. Then stir with blender until all flour is moistened and ingredients just mixed. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
Spoon into muffin cups, filling them two-thirds full. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until golden brown.
