dried cherry muffins

49 Pinches
sikeston, MO
Updated on Feb 27, 2014

this is a recipe handed down from my mom.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 18 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • - pinch salt
  • 1 stick butter, unsalted, room temperture
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 - eggs, slightly beaten

How To Make dried cherry muffins

  • Step 1
    mix the cherries and buttermilk to well combined in a small bowl, and put aside to soak for 30 minutes. Preheat you oven to 350 degrees f.
  • Step 2
    Generously butter 18 muffin cups. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. in another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and mix very well.
  • Step 3
    Make a well in center of the dry ingredients, and spoon the cherries and buttermilk in it. Then add the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well blended- but do not overmix.
  • Step 4
    Fill the cups two thirds full with the batter, and bake till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. transfer muffins to wire rack to cool. serve

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