Irish Bread or Muffins

From my friend Barb Miller.  I don’t for one minute think these are actually of Irish descent, and they’re really not muffins either, but that’s what she called ‘em so I respect that!  They’re almost a bread, with a good crunchy crust and a chewy texture to the insides.  I love them because they aren’t too sweet and are really satisfying.

350 degree oven

1 ½ c raisins, currents or other dried fruit of choice

½ c sugar

3 c flour

3 tsp baking powder

dash of salt

1 Tbls. Caraway seeds (optional)

1 ¼ c milk

1 egg

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, add in dried fruit and toss, then add eggs and milk and mix  (but do not over mix)

Place in well greased pan or muffin tins.

Bake pan for approx 45 minutes, individual muffins for approx 20-25 minutes depending on size of tins.

Yum!  I like using currents or golden raisins. (Sultanas) or a combination of the two.  I prefer the caraway seeds in them, but it’s a matter of taste.  I do suggest trying them, the flavour they add to this dough might just surprise you.  If you live in Michigan, dried cherries are great in them, and I have an abundance of dried cranberries just now and those are great too.

Enjoy!