Oatmeal Muffins

So, we don't have a microwave. I don't want to buy one for the 3 months we will be in this place, so we are doing without. I didn't think it would be a big deal, but we use the microwave more than I thought. Since it takes longer to make oatmeal in the mornings, we've been eating some other things for breakfast.

Oatmeal Muffins

1 c buttermilk or sour milk*

1 c rolled oats

1 egg, unbeaten

1/2 c (packed) brown sugar

1 c all-purpose flour, stirred and measured

1/2 t salt

1 1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t soda

1/4 c vegetable oil

Raisins or dates (optional)

Pour buttermilk over oats. Let stand 5 minutes. Add egg and brown sugar to oats; mix well. Add sifted dry ingredients and oil; mix thoroughly. Spoon into 12 greased muffin tins or cupcake liners. Raisins or dates may be added, if desired. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 18 minutes or until done. Makes 12 large muffins.

*Sour milk: Sour milk can be substituted for buttermilk. To make sour milk, place 1 T vinegar in 1-cup measure; add milk to measure one cup; allow to stand for 3 minutes.

I made this to use up some sour cream, and I just realized that it calls for sour milk, not sour cream. It worked just as well with sour cream, probably better. They were good. With how much sugar they take, they definitely weren't very sweet. They were perfect with a little jam on top and some fruit on the side.