Oatmeal Coconut Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. quick oats
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. melted shortening or oil
1 egg
3/4 c. shredded coconut
strawberry preserves
1 c. flour, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

Preparation

Combine oats and buttermilk in a bowl.
Allow to soak 30 minutes.
Sift flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda together.
Blend together melted shortening, brown sugar, egg and coconut; add oatmeal mixture.
Blend well.
Stir in dry ingredients, just enough to mix together.
Spoon into muffin tins, well-greased, or use cupcake papers.
Reserve some batter.
With small spoon, put a small dab of preserves on each muffin, then cover each with remaining dough.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.