New Orleans Black Muffins

Dark and rich, molasses whole wheat muffins loaded with pecans.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup milk
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Cooking Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine hot water and molasses; stirring until well blended. Stir in milk.
2. In a large bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Fold the liquid mixture and the chopped pecans into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into a greased muffin tin.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the center is set. Remove from the muffin tin immediately.

Makes 12 muffins.