Oatmeal Muffins II

Directions

1. 1
   Combine oats and butter/sour milk in small bowl.
2. 2
   Mix well and let stand 1 hour.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt (and cinnamon if using); set aside.
4. 4
   Cream together butter and brown sugar (and zest, if using) in mixing bowl, using electric mixer at medium speed.
5. 5
   Add egg; beat until light and fluffy.
6. 6
   Add dry ingredients alterantely with oat mixture to creamed mixture, blending well after each addition.
7. 7
   Spoon batter into greased 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 2/3rds full.
8. 8
   Bake in 400 degree F. oven 20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Serve hot with homemade jam or preserves.