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(Bread), Walnut Spice Muffins
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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Breads
Breads/Muffins/Rolls Nuts
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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MUFFINS:
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat -- or regular whole wheat flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts*
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter -- chilled, cut up
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1. Heat oven to 400F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Whisk 1
1/2 cups flour, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, cloves, salt,
baking soda and allspice in large bowl.
2. Whisk eggs in medium bowl. Whisk in orange juice, brown sugar,
oil and orange peel until blended; stir into flour mixture just until
combined (do not overmix) Fold in raisins and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spoon
into muffin cups.
3. Combine all topping ingredients except butter and walnuts in
small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; stir in 1/3 cup
walnuts. Sprinkle over batter.
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes
out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool
completely. 12 muffins
PER MUFFIN 260 calories, 15 g total fat (3 g saturated fat), 4.5 g
protein, 29 g carbohydrate, 40 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 3 g fiber
TIP: To toast walnuts, place on baking sheet; bake at 400F for 3 to
5 minutes or until pale brown and fragrant. Cool.
Description:
"Orange and spice make these moist and nutty muffins especially
nice. They're delicious plain or embellished with a bit of orange marmalade."
Source:
"cookingclub.com"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 250 Calories; 15g Fat (50.7%
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
41mg Cholesterol; 138mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean
Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.