Orange & Raisin Muffins

Very nice flavour & aroma of orange :)

Ingredients (10 to 12 muffins)

1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 tsp soda bi-carb
1/2 cup butter
1 tbsp orange squash
1 tsp grated orange rind (optional)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/4 cup raisins

1/3 cup cream
1/2 tsp butter for greasing

Method

Sieve the flour with soda bi-carb. Keep aside.

Cream the butter, orange squash, orange rind and sugar till smooth and creamy

Add the condensed milk, raisins, cream and flour and mix well.

Spoon the mixture into greased and dusted muffin moulds.

Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.

Cool slightly and unmould.

Tips

Sieve the flour thrice to trap air in the flour.

Beat the batter really well to make soft & spongy muffins.

You can use dried cranberries instead of raisins.

Line the muffin moulds with paper cups instead of greasing the moulds. This way they do not crumble when unmoulding.

These muffins can stay fresh for upto a week in refrigerated conditions. Warm them for 2 to 3 minutes in an oven before serving.