Graham Gems

Name: Graham Gems
Ingredients: 1 cup Graham flour; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 cup Granulated sugar; 3/4 teaspoon Baking soda; 3/4 cup Buttermilk (or milk + 3/4 tsp lemon juice/vinegar) (Originally sour milk. Substituted with buttermilk for modern preference. Alternatively, use regular milk with lemon juice or vinegar.); 1 large Egg; 1 tablespoon Butter (For greasing muffin pans. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

These delightful Graham Gems offer a taste of history with a comforting, slightly sweet flavor. These simple muffins combine graham flour and white flour with a touch of sugar and baking soda, creating a tender crumb. Baked in a moderate oven, they're perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon treat.

Ingredients

1 cup Graham flour
1 cup All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon Baking soda
3/4 cup Buttermilk (or milk + 3/4 tsp lemon juice/vinegar) (Originally sour milk. Substituted with buttermilk for modern preference. Alternatively, use regular milk with lemon juice or vinegar.)
1 large Egg
1 tablespoon Butter (For greasing muffin pans. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter.
2In a large bowl, whisk together the graham flour, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda.
3Add the buttermilk and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
4Fill the prepared muffin cups about halfway full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.