BLACKSTRAP GINGERBREAD CUPS, makes 5 doz mini, 2 doz regular muffins
In a bowl combine :
- 3 T Blackstrap molasses
- 4 T Lyle’s Golden Syrup (can buy from specialty food stores or Amazon)
- 1 c dark brown sugar
- 1/4c + 1T finely minced fresh ginger
Preheat oven to 400º.
In a large bowl sift together :
- 1.5 c all-purpose flour
- 1 c buckwheat flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground black peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
In another bowl combine :
- 1 c vegetable oil
- 3/4 c half and half
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, once incorporated add the sugar and molasses mixture and combine thoroughly. Fill muffin cups 2/3 the way full. Bake for 10 minutes for minis and 12-15 minutes for regular sized muffins.
