*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          CHRISTMAS DAY MUFFINS

Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Muffins                          Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1-1/2   c            Milk
   6       tb           Golden syrup
   1       oz           Butter
   1-1/2   c            Mixed fruit
   1       t            Mixed spice
     1/2   ts           Cinnamon
     1/4   ts           Salt
     1/4   c            Raw sugar
   2       c            Baking bran flakes
   2       ts           Baking soda
   1                    Red & green glacé cherries
   1                    Icing sugar

  Reheat oven to 375°F & prepare muffin pans. Put the
  first 4 ingredients into a saucepan & heat gently
  until butter has melted. While mixture is heating,
  sift the flour, spice, cinnamon & salt into a large
  bowl, stir in the bran & sugar. Lightly beat the
  eggs. Add the baking soda to the melted ingredients,
  then pour this & the eggs into the flour mixture.
  Quickly & lightly stir until just mixed. Spoon
  mixture into paper Christmas muffin cups or pans.
  Place a cherry on top of each. Bake for about 15 mins
  or until muffin springs back when lightly touched.
  Dust with icing sugar if wished and serve warm.

  Makes 12.
 
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