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Walnut Spice Muffins

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 09 May 2011 11:13:04 -0700
v111.n020.5
* Exported from MasterCook *

                        (Bread), Walnut Spice Muffins

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads
                  Breads/Muffins/Rolls            Nuts

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                          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.