Molasses Refrigerator Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups unbleached flour, Sifted
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, Ground
1 teaspoon ginger, Ground
1/4 teaspoon clove, Ground
1/4 teaspoon allspice, Ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, Ground
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, Slightly Beaten
1 cup molasses
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
1 cup raisins

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and nutmeg; set aside.
Cream together shortening and sugar in mixing bowl until light anf fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
Add eggs beat well.
Blend in molasses and butter/sour milk.
Add dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten.
Stir in raisins.
Spoon into greased 3-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 1/2 full.
Bake in 350 degree oven 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve hot with butter and jam.
NOTE:
Batter can be stored in refrigerator in covered container for up to 3 weeks.