Instructions

• Soaking the Raisins

  4 weeks to 24 hours ahead of making the recipe, place the raisins in a glass bowl, and pour enough rum to cover all the raisins. Stir the raisins, and cover the bowl. Keep it in a cool and dry place. Stir the raisins daily till you need to use them. Drain any excess liquor before using.
• If making without alcohol, bring a cup of water to boil. Dunk the raisins in the hot water, cover and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then drain to use.
• Pre heat the oven to 190 degrees and grease the muffin moulds.
• Sieve the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon powder in a bowl.
• In another bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar.
• Alternating, add flour mix and milk to the wet ingredients and fold everything together.
• Add the drained raisins and fold them in.
• Transfer the batter in prepared moulds and bake at 190 degrees in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.