A delightfully spiced muffin that tastes great in the morning, or any time!
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup sour milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Stir in baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center, and pour in milk, eggs, zucchini and vanilla. Fold in walnuts. Fill muffin cups 2/3 to 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with brown sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.