Cranberry Citrus Muffins

One of my absolutely favorite things for breakfast is muffins, this was also in VT. But it's been altered slightly, as all recipes usually are. (:

 

Makes 12 muffins

1 cup dried cranberries, chopped

¼ cup orange juice

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

2 Tablespoons Salba

½ butter, softened

2/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

½ cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.

2. Bring cranberries and orange juice to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, let stand 15 minutes drain off excess liquid, set aside.

3. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.

4. In a separate bowl, Whisk together ½ cup water with Salba.

5. Cream together butter, sugar and orange zest. Add Salba mixture. Add flour and milk. Fold in cranberries.

6. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups bake 25 - 30 minutes or until tops are golden brown.