Ingredients

  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. each: ground nutmeg and ginger
  • 1 tsp. each: baking soda and salt
  • 1 c. buttermilk or soured milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Method

  • In medium bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour and the sugar; cut in butter to form fine crumbs.
  • In small bowl, combine 3/4 cup of the crumbs and 1/4 cup of the walnuts; set aside.
  • Into remaining crumb mixture, stir the remaining 1 cup flour, the baking powder, spices, soda, salt and remaining 3/4 cup walnuts.
  • In another small bowl, combine buttermilk and eggs; stir into dry ingredients just to moisten.
  • Spoon into 18 greased or paper lined 2 3/4-inch muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
  • Top each with a generous spoonful of reserved crumb-nut mixture.
  • Bake in preheated 350° oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until springy to the touch.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  • Loosen and remove from pans.
  • Serve warm.