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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The King Arthur Baking Companion Ingredients:
2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons water |
1 cup golden raisin (6 oz.) |
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon allspice |
1/2 cup candied citron peel (or mixed candied fruit) |
2 large eggs |
1 1/2 cups milk |
8 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons soft butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon cream |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. In a small bowl, pour the rum or water over the raisins; set aside while you assemble all the other ingredients.
3. In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and spices.
4. Make a well in the center; add the soaked raisins and candied peel or citron.
5. Beat together the eggs and milk; add in the melted butter, and add, all at once, to the dry ingredients.
6. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
7. Scoop into greased muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
8. Bake 20-25 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack while you combine the frosting ingredients.
10. When the muffins are cool, frost with a cross over the top.
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