Pumpernickel Muffins

Name: Pumpernickel Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 muffins.
Cuisine: German Bread Recipes, German Recipes, German Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup rye flour; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1/4 cup dried cherries

These dense muffins are a perfect accompaniment to a hearty entree. The rye flour gives the texture some and the dried cherries add to the flavor.

Ingredients

3/4 cup rye flour
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup dried cherries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, oil, molasses and chocolate. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 264 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Pumpernickle Muffins in Reminisce Extra September 2009

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angelasandoval

Apr 30, 2010

Didn't really taste like pumpernickel to me, but they were the most delicious brown molasses muffins! Wonderful taste & texture!