Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

1/2 c. regular rolled oats

3/4 c. very hot water 

 1/2 t. salt 

 3/4 t. baking soda 

1 t. baking powder 

1 egg

1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour 

1/4 c. water

1/3 c. brown sugar, packed

 3 T. oil

1 t. cinnamon 

1 large apple, cored and grated

1/2 c. raisins, optional

Combine rolled oats and hot water and set aside. Mix dry ingredients. Add liquids, oatmeal,

apple, and raisins and stir just until moistened. May need to add a bit more water or some milk

to get spoonable batter. (You can use 3/4 c. applesauce rather than the grated apple and 1/4 c.

water.) Bake in muffin tins or baking pan at 425 degrees. Check after 15 minutes and bake a bit

longer if necessary. Makes about 16 muffins.

From K. Hill

French Breakfast Muffins

1/3 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 cup flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 cup milk

Mix and fill muffin cups.  Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.  

Mix:

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Immediately after baking take muffins and roll them in 1/2 cup melted butter and roll in sugar mixture.  

From Aunt Katie

Carrot Muffins

1 3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp pumpkin spice*

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup yogurt

4 T butter

1 egg

2 cups shredded carrot

Mix and bake at 375 for 20 minutes.  If frozen bake for 30 minutes.  

*pumpkin spice

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg