Extremely Ginger Muffins Recipe

Name: Extremely Ginger Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups butter (or 1 cup butter, plus 1/4 cup shortening for a crunchier muffin top); 1 cup light molasses; 1 cup sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 4 tablespoons dried ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup crystallized ginger chunks, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups butter (or 1 cup butter, plus 1/4 cup shortening for a crunchier muffin top)
1 cup light molasses
1 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 tablespoons dried ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup crystallized ginger chunks, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter (and shortening, if applicable) and sugar with mixer for several minutes until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs to mixing bowl and combine.
4
In a small bowl, add soda to molasses, stirring well, then stir in grated fresh ginger. Add to sugar/molasses and mix.
5
In a large bowl, sift together flour, dried ginger, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Alternately with the buttermilk (beginning and ending with the milk), add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the molasses/sugar. Mix just until combined, then stir in crystallized ginger.
6
At this point the dough can be covered and kept in the fridge for several days. If so, bring the dough to room temperature before baking.
7
When ready to bake, spoon into well-greased muffin cups. Optionally sprinkle the tops with a little sugar, then bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups butter (or 1 cup butter, plus 1/4 cup shortening for a crunchier muffin top), 1 cup light molasses, 1 cup sugar, 4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Extremely Ginger Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Extremely Ginger Muffins

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