1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. dry milk (powder)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. water
1/2 c. oil
1/4 c. molasses
2 eggs
1/4 c. granulated sugar

Combine flour, brown sugar, dry milk, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to break in brown sugar. Beat together water, oil, molasses, and eggs. Stir liquid ingredients into dry mixture just until moistened. Do not over stir. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon granulated sugar over each muffin. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes.