"Buttermilk and brown sugar form the basis for these muffins. They get a burst of flavor from butterscotch chips. Also good for mini-muffins. I like to make half standard and half mini-muffins from the same batch of batter. The standard muffins freeze well. Try experimenting with other flavored chips, even chocolate...."
INGREDIENTS
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2-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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2 cups light brown sugar, packed
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2/3 cup cold butter-flavored solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®), and cut into 4 lumps
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon fresh-grated nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs, well beaten
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1 cup butterscotch baking chips