I like to serve these savory muffins, whose flavors are reminiscent of black bread and pumpernickel, with hearty borscht-type soups, smoked fish or cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rye flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
155 calories; 6 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 21 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 32 milligrams cholesterol; 382 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Twelve muffins, depending on the size of your muffin tins
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with the rack positioned in the upper third. Oil or butter muffin tins.
- Sift together the rye and whole-wheat pastry flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the cornmeal and the caraway seeds.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, blackstrap molasses and buttermilk. Using a whisk or a spatula, stir in the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined. Do not beat; a few lumps are fine, but make sure there is no flour at the bottom of the bowl.
- Spoon into muffin cups, filling them to just below the top (about 4/5 full). Place in the oven, and bake 25 minutes until lightly browned and well risen.
- Advance preparation: These keep for a couple of days out of the refrigerator, for a few more days in the refrigerator, and for a few months in the freezer.
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