Ever-Lasting Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Sift and measure flour. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Melt margarine and combine applesauce and eggs.
3. 3
   Mix well. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients using the well method.
4. 4
   Stir all ingredients until completely moistened. Lumps are okay, overmixing will cause muffins to be tough and have tunnels.
5. 5
   Fold in pecans (optional). Spray muffin tins with spray shortening.
6. 6
   Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
7. 7
   Put water in empty muffin cups to equalize heat.
8. 8
   Bake 15 to 18 minutes.
9. 9
   Leftover batter will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
10. 10
    Yields 24 muffins.