Sierra Nevada Gems

* Exported from MasterCook *

SIERRA NEVADA GEMS

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Quick
Muffins

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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20 California dried figs
-- stewed, unsweetened
2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
4 1/2 ts Baking powder
2 tb Sugar
1 t Salt
2 Eggs
1/3 c Shortening -- melted
3/4 c Milk (about)

Butter muffin pans generously. Snip stems off stewed
figs and place figs in mixing bowl. Beat them hard,
until whirled into small bits. Sift flour, measure
and sift again with baking powder, sugar and salt.
Add dry ingredients to figs and mix lightly. Add
eggs, shortening and milk, and stir together until
just mixed. Fill muffin pans half full. Bake in hot
oven (400 F.) for about 12 minutes or until lightly
browned.

Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs
Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig
Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen
Mintzias



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