"There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been! ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley ~ Glowing gift of light before sunset (Michigan roadside) ______________ SPICED PUMPKIN MUFFINS ~ The addition of whole wheat flour gives these golden muffins a high f iber content and full, earthy harmonious flavor. Autumn favorite from Bon Appetit (Nov 2002) ____________ 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 13 cup sugar 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 cup shelled lightly toasted pumpkin seeds ( pepitas ) 1/3 cup lightly toasted, coarsely chopped walnuts 1 1/4 cups canned pure pumpkin 1 cup whole milk 2 large organic eggs 6 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter 2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Spray 15 standard muffin cups (2/3-cup capacity) with nonstick spray. Whisk both flou...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )