Ginger Molasses Muffins

Submitted by Slocan cook

"A closely related muffin that resembles the bran muffin with a subtle taste of ginger to spice up things a little bit more than usual. A very good muffin for those early morning coffee breaks or for breakfast on the go when you are in a hurry."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 muffins
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs (free range)
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried ginger

directions

1. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl and set aside.
3. Beat eggs, oil, molasses and milk in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer on slow speed.
4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and combine well until glossy and smooth.
5. Add the ginger and just stir until incorporated into the batter.
6. Pour batter evenly into greased muffin cups and fill 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until nicely browned.
8. Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes before removing from container. Let cool on wire rack.
9. Enjoy with a spot of butter on the side.

Reviews

[Megan I.]

Delicious and easy to make. I use 2 1/2 tsps of powdered ginger, and add 1/2 tsp of mixed spice to give it a really punchy flavour.

 

[Outta Here]

Very moist and great flavor! I will be making these often. I might even up the amount of ginger (we really like our ginger!) Made for Fall 2011 PAC game.

 

[barbdhall]

I have a lot on my mind now, but I was craving some good muffins using molasses. I took all the ingredients out and made the recipe. Using someone's great suggestion, I only used 1/2 cup sugar; I added a dash of nutmeg; and I used walnut oil. Alas, I spooned the mixture into the muffin cups and realized I forgot the eggs!! Well, I thought, maybe I will have hockey pucks instead of muffins. However, the muffins were delicious and not a bit dry. This is one forgiving and very delicious recipe. Thank you.

 

[teresa_stephens]

Delicious!

 

[Trish T.]

This is a delicious recipe. I used some pumpkin pie spice and decreased ginger a bit. I also tossed macadamia nuts into the tins. My only issue was that it desperately needed more flour. I added Hawaiian honey on top for texture