Pub Peanut Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Grease the cups of a muffin tin.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4
   Pour in the beer and stir until evenly moistened.
5. 5
   The dough will be slightly sticky.
6. 6
   Stir in peanuts.
7. 7
   Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with the batter and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of butter over the top of each one.
8. 8
   Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned and firm.
9. 9
   Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing and cooling on a wire rack.