Nutmeg Cupcakes

1. 1

   Place raisins in small saucepan, cover with water and simmer for approx.

2. 2

   15 min.

3. 3

   until 1/2 cup of juice removed.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cream shortening, sugar and egg together.

5. 5

   In another bowl mix together flour, salt and nutmeg.

6. 6

   Add the 1 tsp baking soda to the 1/2 cup of hot juice from raisins.

7. 7

   Alternate adding flour mixture and juice mixture to creamed shortening mixture ending in flour mixture.

8. 8

   Stir in raisins.

9. 9

   Place batter in 12 paper lined muffin cups.

10. 10

    Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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