Pumpkin Muffins

Description
Pumpkin Muffins from the Seattle and King County Office of Public Health—original source of recipe, taken from the public domain
 * Cook Time: 30 minutes
 * Serves: 9

Ingredients

 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1 cup canned pumpkin
 * ¾ cup vegetable oil
 * ¼ cup water
 * 1⅔ cup flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * ¾ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon ground cloves
 * ½ teaspoon nutmeg
 * ½ teaspoon cinnamon
 * ½ cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin, oil, and water in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
 * 3) Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl.
 * 4) Add dry ingredients to wet, and stir to blend.
 * 5) Place batter ¾ to top of non-stick or lightly oiled muffin tins.
 * 6) You may also use cupcake cups.
 * 7) Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
 * 8) Remove from pan right away.