Slightly Sweet Muffins ( With Variations) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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These are great just as they are, or make a great muffin base, for add ins. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/3-1/2 cup sugar (to taste) |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup milk |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in the center of mixture. Combine egg, milk, and oil; add liquid mixture into dry mixture, stirring just until moistened. Spoon into greased muffin pans, filling 2/3 full. bake at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove muffins from pan immediately.
2. Variations:.
3. Apple Muffins: Stir in 3/4 cup peeled, chopped apple, 1/4 tesp. cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
4. Blueberry Muffins: Fold 3/4 cup fresh blueberries ( or 1/2 cup canned, drained blueberries).
5. Cranberry Muffins: Fold 3/4 cup fresh cranberries.
6. Date-Nut Muffins: Fold 1/2 cup chopped dates and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
7. Jam Muffins: Fill muffin pans one third full, top with 1/2 teaspoon jam or preserves, and spoon remaining batter on top.
8. Oat Muffins: Reduce flour by 1/2 cup and stir 1/2 cup quick cooking oats.
9. Pecan Muffins: Stir 1/2 cup chopped pecans into ingredients.
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