Cranberry Muffins
Carolyn Scofield
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups chopped cranberries
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.
2. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking
soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
3. Cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs,
cranberries and nuts. Pour into muffin cups and bake for 25
minutes or until brown.
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