Here is a recipe I just tried, from one of my many cookbooks. Terrace Hill is the residence of Iowa's governor, and it's a lovely old, historic mansion. During a visit there, many years ago, I bought their cookbook: Recipes and Recollections from Terrace Hill. I've tried several recipes from the book, and this one is excellent.
Oatmeal-Pineapple Muffins
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup sour cream or buttermilk
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon shredded orange peel
1 egg, slightly beaten
In a small bowl, combine undrained pineapple, rolled oats, and sour cream. Let stand 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. In a large mixer bowl, cream shortening, sugar and orange peel. Stir in egg. Alternately stir dry ingredients and pineapple mixture into creamed mixture. Spoon into well-greased muffin pans. Bake in a 400-degree oven for about 25 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.
DONNA'S NOTES: I didn't use orange peel; this is not something I generally have around. I think I'd add some cinnamon and/or nutmeg to the batter the next time I make these, but they were still delicious without them. They're very moist.
