Old German Muffins
desserts, quickbreads
3/4 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs; large
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/4 cup flour; unbleached
1 tablespoon orange rind; grated
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon rum
3 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup almonds; ground
1/4 cup raisins; if desired
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, rum, vanilla, and milk. Mix cinnamon, baking powder, and flour. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Gently mix in almonds, orange rind, and raisins. Pour batter into greased muffin tins, filling half full. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned. Makes 18 muffins.
Yield: 4 servings