Radish Sandwiches On Zucchini Basil Muffins

• 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. double acting baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening, softened
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 c. buttermilk
• 1 c. coarsely grated well scrubbed zucchini
• 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 8 radishes, sliced thin

1. In a small bowl whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and pepper.
2. In a bowl cream together shortening and sugar, beat in egg and buttermilk until mixed well.
3. Stir in zucchini and basil.
4. Combine both mixtures until blended and divide among 24 well buttered gem tins.
5. Bake muffins in middle of preheated 400u0b0 oven 15 to 18 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.
6. Turn onto rack and let cool.
7. Halve muffins horizontally, spread cut sides with butter, and sandwich radish slices between muffin halves. Makes 24 sandwiches.

flour, salt, baking soda, double acting baking powder, pepper, vegetable shortening, sugar, egg, buttermilk, zucchini, fresh basil, unsalted butter, radishes

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=503203 (may not work)