Basic Carrot Muffins

The original recipe is in the mostly muffins cookbook from company's coming. i made them today and they were wonderful. i made a few alterations to their version and it was so good that that is the one that i am posting. ;)

Steps

Preheat oven to 375c.

Measure first 7 ingredients into a large bowl.

Stir and make a well in the center.

Combine next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.

Mix well.

Add to well.

Add grated carrot.

Stir until just moistened.

Divide evenly among 12 greased muffin cups.

Top each muffin with some white sugar or some streusel topping.

Here is where you can get really creative.

Nuts might be nice for some people.

Others might want some oatmeal sprinkled on top.

You could do many different toppings in one pan.

Bake for 20 - 22 minutes or until pick comes out clean.

Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.

There are a few variations listed in the book.

Date nut carrot muffins: stir in 1 / 2 cup chopped dates and 1 / 2 cup chopped pecans into buttermilk mixture.

The baking time may need to be longer.

Ginger oat carrot muffins: reduce whole wheat flour to 1 / 2 cup.

Add 1 / 2 cup quick cooking oats.

Add 2 tsp finely chopped , peeled gingerroot.

Spri.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, buttermilk, cooking oil, carrots, white sugar