Sesame Muffins

Yield:	12 Servings
Categories:	Breads

2	c	Flour
2	ts	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Salt
1/3	c	Tahini (sesame seed paste; available in health food stores; middle eastern markets; large supermarkets)
1/4	c	Melted & cooled butter or margarine
1/2	c	Milk
1/2	ts	Oriental-style (dark) sesame oil
3/4	c	Light-brown sugar
2		Lightly beaten eggs
1	ts	Vanilla
2/3	c	Raisins (optional)
4	tb	Toasted sesame seeds; divided into 3 + 1