2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. brown sugar or honey
1 tsp. ground cinnamon (opt.)
1/8 tsp. ground cloves (opt.)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins
1 egg, beaten
1 c. buttermilk, yogurt or sour milk
3 tbsp. oil or melted butter

Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly including raisins. Make a well in the center and add egg, milk and oil. Mix only until dry ingredients are moist. Fill greased muffin pans half full and bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes. Good hot or cold. Makes 12 to 16 muffins.

VARIATIONS:

1. Omit raisins. Add 1 cup blueberries or chopped fruit.

2. Add nuts or seeds, if desired.

3. Omit 1 cup or more whole wheat flour and replace it with rye, rolled oats or oat flour, wheat germ or bran. I use 1 1/4 cups whole wheat, 1/2 cup bran and 1/4 cup wheat germ.

4. Omit baking soda and buttermilk, add 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 cup milk.