Combine raisins with 1 teaspoon of the melted shortening; chop. Sift flour with sugar, baking powder, salt and spices; add raisins. Beat egg lightly; add milk and remaining shortening and blend into dry ingredients. Stir only until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into greased muffin pans. Combine all ingredients for Sesame Ginger Topping; mix well and sprinkle on muffins. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, or until browned. Let stand about 5 minutes, then remove from pans. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup California raisins
- 1/3 Cup melted shortening, divided
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 Cup sugar
- 4 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Cup milk
- 1 egg
Procedure
Sesame Ginger Topping
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 Teaspoon ground ginger
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 31%); Total Fat 7 ( Saturated Fat 2; Trans Fat 1; ); Cholesterol 15; Sodium 290; Potassium 180; Total Carbohydrate 32; Dietary Fiber 1; Sugars 15; Protein 4; Calcium 41; Iron 1;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.