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Makes 12 muffins1-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 cup milk 1/4 cup CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 1/4 CRISCO stick, melted Butter Preheat oven to 425ºF. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together into a large bowl. Mix in dried fruit and walnuts. Beat egg, milk, and Crisco together with a fork in a small bowl. Add to large bowl; stir only until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon about 2 rounded tablespoons of batter into each of 12 greased 2-3/4-inch muffin cups. Bake at 425ºF for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm with butter. |
