Tidewater Kitchen In cloverleaf rolls, yeast and sugar react to form carbon dioxide gas. A similar reaction occurs when baking soda is mixed with buttermilk and molasses to produce an acid, as in gingerbread. When baking powder is added to carrot-date-nut muffins, you get a similar result. Any or all of these breads would be tasty with your Easter breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. They complement any meal, and no one will go away hungry!
CARROT-DATE-NUT MUFFINS Yield 1 dozen 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked 1/2 cup dates, chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup finely shredded carrots 1-1/2 cups f lour 1 T. baking powder 66