Applesauce-date muffin

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Ingredients / Lbs. - Oz. / Method

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Butter 2 lb.

Brown sugar 2 lb. 8 oz.

In 20-qt. bowl, using a paddle attachment, cream together at 2nd speed of 3-speed mixer.

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Whole eggs 14 oz.

Add at 2nd speed until blended.

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All-purpose flour 2 lb. 8 oz.

Baking powder 1.25 oz.

Baking soda .5 oz

Cinnamon .5 oz.

Salt .5 oz.

Applesauce 3 lbs. 4 oz.

Combine dry ingredients. Slowly add at 1 st speed alternating with the applesauce until all ingredients are well blended.

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Dates, chopped 2 lbs.

Rolled oats, regular 2 lbs.

Slowly add at 1 st speed just until blended.

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Instructions:

Using a No. 8 scoop, deposit batter into prepared muffin tins. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes. Yields about 6 dozen muffins.