Coconut Muffins

If you love Oatmeal and coconut, you will love these muffins!

This recipe will make 12 muffins.

Ingredients:

• 1 c. rolled oats
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1 c. sifted flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 melted shortening or oil
• 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• Strawberry preserves
• 3/4 c. shredded coconut

Steps:

1. Combine oats and buttermilk.
2. Soak 30 minutes.
3. Sift flour, salt, baking soda and powder.
4. Blend together oil, brown sugar, egg and coconut.
5. Add oatmeal.
6. Blend well.
7. Stir dry ingredients in just until moist.
8. Spoon in greased tins.
9. Place small teaspoon of strawberry preserves in center and cover with dab of dough.
10. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
11. Allow 5-10 minutes to cool
12. Enjoy!