BEST BASIC MUFFIN MIX
5 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cup natural bran
1 3/4 cup skim milk powder
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
ORANGE DATE LOAF
3 cup best: basic muffin mix
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup dates, chopped
2 tsp orange rind, coarsely chop
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
4 dates, quarter lengthwise
Directions
Best: Basic Muffin Mix:
In large bowl, stir together all-purpose and whole wheat flours,
bran, milk powder, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined.
[for storage: transfer to airtight container; store in cool, dry
place. Stir well before using.]
Orange Date Loaf:
In large bowl, stir Best: Basic Muffin Mix with baking soda. In
separate bowl, whisk together chopped dates, orange rind and juice,
oil, eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Pour into greased 8x4-inch loaf pan; arrange quartered dates in line
lengthwise on top. Bake in 350F 180C oven for 55 minutes or until
tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 15
minutes; remove loaf to rack and let cool completely. Makes 1 loaf,
16 slices.
Source: Canadian Living magazine, Oct 94 Presented in article by
Elizabeth Baird: "Baking Up The Best" Recipe by Canadian Living Test
Kitchen
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Servings: 1 loaf
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