Title: Dried Cherry Muffins
Categories: Bread Breakfast
Yield: 12 Servings

~--------------------------------TOPPING:----------------------------- ---- 1/4 c all-purpose flour 2 T granulated sugar 1/4 t ground cinnamon 1 T butter or margarine ~--------------------------------MUFFINS:----------------------------- ---- 2 c all-purpose flour 1/2 c granulated sugar 2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 2 egg 1 c sour cream 1/3 c vegetable oil 1/2 c milk 1 c dried tart cherries 1/2 c pecans

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. For the topping, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; mix well. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.

3. For the muffins, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, oil and milk; mix well. Add egg mixture, cherries and pecans to flour mixture; stir only until combined.

4. Portion batter evenly into 12 paper-lined or lightly greased muffin cups (2 3/4 inches in diameter). Sprinkle reserved crumb topping evenly over batter.

5. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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