New Orleans Black Muffins

Title: New Orleans Black Muffins
Categories: Cajun, Breads
Servings: 12

3/4 c Hot water
3/4 c Sugar
1/2 c Molasses
3 tb Baking powder
1/4 c Milk
1 ts Baking soda
2 c Whole wheat flour
1 ts Salt1 c All-purpose flour
1 1/2 c Chopped dry roasted pecans

In a medium-size bowl combine the hot water and molasses, stirring until well blended. Stir in the milk until blended. In a large bowl sift together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With a rubber spatula, fold the liquid mixture and the pecans into the dry ingredients just until flour is thoroughly incorporated; do not over mix. Spoon into 12 greased muffin cups. Bake at 300F until done, 45 minutes to about 1 hour. Remove from pan immediately and serve while hot.

From Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen