Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

makes: 12 muffins

• 1 c. oatmeal
• 1 c. flour
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 c. apple sauce
• 1/3 c. vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla

Combine dry ingredients together first, then stir in the remaining ingredients.

Irish Beer Bread

great bread recipe! crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle.

• 375 grams (3 cups sifted) all purpose flour
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 50 g (1/4 cup) sugar
• 12 oz Guinness (or any beer)
• 1/4 c. melted butter

Mix dry ingredients. Sifting the flour is very important. If you are not able to do so, simply carefully spoon the flour into a measuring cup rather than packing it down. Pour in the beer and hand mix thoroughly. Pour the dough into a greased loaf pan, then top with the melted butter. Bake at 375 degrees for one hour.

Crumb-Topped Banana Muffins

makes 12 muffins

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1 egg
• 1/3 c. melted butter

topping:

• 1/3 c. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cold, sliced butter

Mix dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mash bananas, butter, and the egg together. Add to dry ingredients and mix. Spoon into greased muffin pan. Combine ingredients for the topping and sprinkle onto the muffins prior to baking. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.