Hot Cross Muffins

"The King Arthur Baking Companion"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
17
Yields:
12 muffins
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • In a small bowl, pour the rum or water over the raisins; set aside while you assemble all the other ingredients.
  • In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and spices.
  • Make a well in the center; add the soaked raisins and candied peel or citron.
  • Beat together the eggs and milk; add in the melted butter, and add, all at once, to the dry ingredients.
  • Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  • Scoop into greased muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool on a rack while you combine the frosting ingredients.
  • When the muffins are cool, frost with a cross over the top.

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