Ginger Muffins

Name: Ginger Muffins
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour sifted; 3/4 teaspoon soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour sifted
3/4 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1

Cream together shortening and sugar Beat in egg Then molasses Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves Stir into molasses mixture.
2

Gradually add 1/2 cup hot water, beating until smooth.
3

Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full.
4

Bake in moderate oven at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.