Muffins Basic And Variations

Directions

1. 1
   Grease 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups.
2. 2
   Heat oven to 400°.
3. 3
   Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Stir to mix well.
4. 4
   In a small bowl beat egg with a fork.
5. 5
   Add milk and oil.
6. 6
   Add all at once to dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Stir mixture only until dry ingredients are moistened.
8. 8
   Batter will be lumpy.
9. 9
   Drop batter from a tablespoon into prepared muffin pans, filling each cup half to two-thirds full.
10. 10
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Remove from pan and serve hot with butter, jam or marmalade.