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                             GINGER MUFFINS

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Muffins

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   c            Shortening
    1/2   c            Sugar
  1                    Egg
  1       c            Molasses -- light preferably
  3       c            All-purpose flour
  1 1/2   ts           Soda
    1/2   ts           Salt
  1       t            Cinnamon
  1       t            Ginger
    1/2   ts           Ground cloves
  1       c            Hot water

 Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg,
 then the molasses. Sift together the dry ingredients;
 stir into molasses mixture. Gradually add the hot
 water, beating until smooth.

 Line muffin pans with paper baking cups. Fill 2/3
 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or till
 done. Touch lightly with finger - done if it bounces
 back.

 NOTE: My extra special muffins!



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