Portuguese Spice Muffins

From the kitchen of Mary Arthur

Serves 12 muffins.

• 1 ½ c flour
• ½ c sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp allspice
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp ginger
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp soda
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ c margarine, melted
• 1/3 c molasses
• ¾ c buttermilk

Mix together flour, sugar, spices, baking powder and soda. In another bowl, whisk egg with melted margarine, molasses and buttermilk. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add liquid, stirring lightly. Spoon into greased muffin cups and bake until done. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.