Basic Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray muffin cups with non-stick spray.
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir together until just moistened.
- Fill muffin cups ⅔ full.
- Bake at 400 degrees for ~20 minutes.
Options:
- Stir in 1 c blueberries or diced fruit.
- A half teaspoon cinnamon goes well with grated apples or diced peaches.
- Place a teaspoon of jam on each muffin and press into batter before baking;
- Sprinkle each muffin with finely chopped nuts.
- Stir in 1 c of chocolate chips.
- Add ½ c shredded cheese and maybe some diced ham.
Notes
Sprinkling a little sugar on top before baking makes them look like they came from the bakery! Be creative!