Basic Low-Fat Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Turn on the oven to 180°C - 350°F Grease lightly a muffin cups.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl combine flour with cornstarch, baking powder and sugar.
3. 3
   Stir.
4. 4
   In another bowl beat egg whites until fluffy, gradually add milk and oil.
5. 5
   Add vanilla extract.
6. 6
   Stir in the flour mixture. Do not overbeat the batter.
7. 7
   At this point you can add any other extra ingredient you like: nuts, raisins, chocolate chips --
8. 8
   Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full.
9. 9
   Bake in the preheated oven about 25-30 minutes.
10. 10
    Do not open the oven for the first 20 minutes. After that time you can check if muffins are ready by insering a toothpick in the center of the muffins. If it comes out clean, they are ready.