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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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These cake-like muffins have a nice balance of chewy dates and crunchy pecans. A sweet orange glaze is the perfect complement to the mild-flavored muffin. Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped dates |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
2 tablespoons plus 2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided |
1 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup buttermilk |
glaze: |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 to 1/3 cup orange juice |
2 teaspoons grated orange peel |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine dates and pecans; add 2 tablespoons flour. Toss to coat; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in the date mixture (batter will be stiff).
2. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over warm muffins. Yield: 16 muffins.
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